Planning appeal decision
Redwood, Burnt Hill, Yattendon, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 0XD
Planning appeal 3284585 at Redwood, Burnt Hill, Yattendon, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 0XD (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 10 June 2022 by Inspector Page L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including North Wessex Downs AONB.
demolition of existing house, garage and outbuildings, erection of one new house and detached open carport without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/02001/FULD, dated 6 November 2020
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Page L
- Postcode
- RG18 0XD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that varying the condition would have on the character and appearance of the area, including North Wessex Downs AONB
What decided it
The proposed replacement dwelling would be disproportionately larger than the original dwelling in both ground floor footprint and width, resulting in overdevelopment that would harm the character and appearance of the area and the natural beauty of the AONB, contrary to Policy C7 and other relevant policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ADPP1Policy ADPP5Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy C1Policy C7
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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