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Dismissed18 June 20213269514

17 Eliot Close, Thatcham, RG18 3UG

Planning appeal 3269514 at 17 Eliot Close, Thatcham, RG18 3UG (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on protected species.

a two-storey side extension to create new dwelling house with parking provisions and associated alterations

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
RG18 3UG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species
  • 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 occupiers of the host dwelling, with particular regard to private amenity space

What decided it

The absence of an ecological survey to assess potential impacts on protected species, which the Inspector found could not be adequately mitigated without substantive evidence, meant the proposal conflicted with Policy CS17 and the Framework's biodiversity protection objectives.

The neutral effects on character and appearance and living conditions did not outweigh the potential significant harm to protected species.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS17Policy ADPP1Policy CS14Policy CS19

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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