M S L House, 5-7 High Street, Sunninghill, ASCOT, SL5 9NQ

erection of replacement roof with new dormers and conversion of roof space to form 4no. one bedroom apartments

Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Page L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on climate change

What decided it

The proposal conflicted with Policy SP2 of the Borough Local Plan 2022 and supporting material considerations on climate change, as it was not supported by the necessary planning obligations or detailed reporting on energy efficiency measures.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy QP3 of the Borough Local Plan 2022, Policy SP2 of the Borough Local Plan 2022, Policies NP/DG1, NP/DG2 and NP/DG3 of Ascot, Sunninghill and Sunningdale Neighbourhood Plan 2014, Principles 7.6 and 7.7 of the Borough Wide Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2020

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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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