®Planning appeal decision
50 Benning Way, WOKINGHAM, RG40 1XX
change of land use of amenity land to residential, the proposed demolition of existing garden wall and the proposed erection of a part single/part two storey side extension to create habitable accommodation with the insertion of 3 rooflights plus changes to fenestration
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowyer J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The uncharacteristic proximity of the two-storey extension to the adjacent footway would erode the spacious quality and distinctive pattern of the surrounding area, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance that outweighs the benefit of additional living space.
The benefit of creating additional living space and improving living accommodation for the appellant was outweighed by the harm caused to the character and appearance of the area and the resulting conflict with the development plan.
Plan policies cited: Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy 2010, Borough Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012, Policy TB06 of the Managing Development Delivery Local Plan 2014
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