®Planning appeal decision
50 Benning Way, Wokingham, RG40 1XX
Planning appeal 3276431 at 50 Benning Way, Wokingham, RG40 1XX (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- RG40 1XX
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP3 of the Core Strategy 2010Borough Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2012Policy TB06 of the Managing Development Delivery Local Plan 2014
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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