Planning appeal decision
3A Middle Farm Close, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8RJ
Planning appeal 3279589 at 3A Middle Farm Close, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8RJ (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed dormer window on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local street scene.
Formation of loft conversion with dormer window and velux roof lights with associated internal alterations
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- RG20 8RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed dormer window on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the local street scene
What decided it
The precedent of the Council's recent permission for a more prominent dormer at the neighbouring property, combined with the discreet siting and subordinate design of the proposed dormer, demonstrated that the scheme would not cause material harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS19
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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