Planning appeal decision
17 Telford Drive, Slough, SL1 9AD
Planning appeal 3275839 at 17 Telford Drive, Slough, SL1 9AD (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2021 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and upon the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- SL1 9AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and upon the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be an anomalous and prominent addition that would unacceptably erode the cohesive and harmonious character and appearance of the terraced houses and the surrounding area, contrary to the development plan policies requiring high quality design compatible with location and surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8 of the Slough Core Strategy (2008)Policy H15 of the Slough Local Plan (2004)Policy EN1 of the Slough Local Plan (2004)Policy EN2 of the Slough Local Plan (2004)
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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