Planning appeal decision
142 Nash Grove Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4HF
Planning appeal 3276245 at 142 Nash Grove Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4HF (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 August 2021 by Inspector Cragg D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of detached double garage with new boundary line fence with electronic gates
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cragg D
- Postcode
- RG40 4HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The garage's proximity to the front boundary and resulting prominence in the street scene, combined with the cumulative visual impact of the enlarged dwelling and boundary treatment, would harm the rural character of Nash Grove Lane.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CC01Policy CC02
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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