Redwood, Burnt Hill, Yattendon, THATCHAM, West Berkshire, RG18 0XD

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy ADPP1, Policy ADPP5, Policy CS14, Policy CS19, Policy C1, Policy C7

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