Planning appeal decision
26A Chalvey Road East, Slough, SL1 2LU
Planning appeal 3268164 at 26A Chalvey Road East, Slough, SL1 2LU (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the insertion of rear dormers and 2 x no. front roof lights to form habitable space
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Blackwell J
- Postcode
- SL1 2LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of number 24 Chalvey Road East
What decided it
The proposed dormers failed to meet the Supplementary Planning Document guidelines on proportions and set-back, causing substantial harm to character and appearance and an overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2006 – 2026)Policy H13 of the Local Plan for Slough (adopted March 2004)Policy H15 of the Local Plan for Slough (adopted March 2004)Policy EN1 of the Local Plan for Slough (adopted March 2004)Policy EN2 of the Local Plan for Slough (adopted March 2004)Guideline EX34 of the Slough Local Development Framework Residential Extensions Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (adopted January 2010)Guideline DP6 of the Slough Local Development Framework Residential Extensions Guidelines (adopted January 2010)Guideline DP7 of the Slough Local Development Framework Residential Extensions Guidelines (adopted January 2010)
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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