Planning appeal decision
The Fairways, Wokingham Family Golf, Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3HG
Planning appeal 3286979 at The Fairways, Wokingham Family Golf, Finchampstead Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3HG (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 6 September 2022 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the open countryside and the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing single storey dwellinghouse and erection of a re-sited replacement part single storey/part two storey dwellinghouse with associated parking and amenity space provision and extensive new landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- RG40 3HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the open countryside and the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The replacement dwelling's design, siting, materials and extensive landscaping would not harm the integrity of the open countryside or character and appearance of the area, and would accord with Policy CP11 of the Core Strategy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CP11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174
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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