Planning appeal decision
13 Cress Road, Slough, SL1 2XT
Planning appeal 3265709 at 13 Cress Road, Slough, SL1 2XT (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2021 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area.
Construction of a part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions and associated internal alterations, following demolition of the existing garage
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
- Postcode
- SL1 2XT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of no. 15 Cress Road with particular regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The combination of harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and terrace, and unacceptable loss of daylight, sunlight and outlook to the neighbouring property at no. 15 Cress Road, conflicted with the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy H15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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