Planning appeal decision
7 Flintgrove, Bracknell, RG12 2JN
Planning appeal 3280129 at 7 Flintgrove, Bracknell, RG12 2JN (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was allowed on 16 May 2022 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the phonics classes use on the character and appearance of Flint Grove and the living conditions of occupiers of houses in this road, having particular regard to car parking, noise and disturbance.
the installation of a detached pre-fabricated garden building to be used for family use and business use to host phonics classes
- Authority
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- RG12 2JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the phonics classes use on the character and appearance of Flint Grove and the living conditions of occupiers of houses in this road, having particular regard to car parking, noise and disturbance
What decided it
The phonics classes would be a relatively low-key use in nature, duration and pattern of activity that would not cause harm to the character and appearance of Flint Grove or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding parking, noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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