®Planning appeal decision
Hayward Green Farm, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BJ
Planning appeal 3265904 at Hayward Green Farm, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BJ (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 9 July 2021 by Inspector Miell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal conserves or enhances the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miell C
- Postcode
- RG20 0BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including whether the proposal conserves or enhances the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Whether or not the development would preserve the sense of remoteness, tranquillity and dark night skies of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What decided it
The proposal would result in a significant increase in light spillage from the building during night hours, which would harm the sense of remoteness, tranquillity and dark night skies of the North Wessex Downs AONB, a matter of overriding concern.
The acceptable impact on character and appearance carried neutral weight, but the harm to the remoteness, tranquillity and dark night skies of the AONB was of overriding concern and tipped the balance decisively against the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy C3Policy C6Area Delivery Plan Policy 5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180
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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