®Planning appeal decision
28 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4QL
Planning appeal 3272648 at 28 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4QL (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the amended designs for both dwellings in this semi-detached pair would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of three detached dwellings (1 x 2 bed and 2 x 3 bed) including access and parking, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/00510/FULD, dated 22 February 2019
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- RG18 4QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the amended designs for both dwellings in this semi-detached pair would have an adverse effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The amended designs, particularly the raised roof section and rectangular windows, are modest, discreet features that do not harm the character and appearance of the dwellings or wider area and accord with the requirement for high quality and sustainable design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS14CS19
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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