Planning appeal decision
Lynthorpe, Fireball Hill, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 9PJ
Planning appeal 3289134 at Lynthorpe, Fireball Hill, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 9PJ (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was allowed on 18 July 2022 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
2 new replacement dwellings with garage following demolition of existing house and garage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sargent J
- Postcode
- SL5 9PJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether it would have a likely significant effect, when considered alone or in combination with other plans and projects, on the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
- whether the scheme would be contrary to the initiatives to safeguard against climate change
What decided it
The development would maintain the character and appearance of the area through appropriate design and tree retention, would be adequately mitigated regarding SPA impacts through the Unilateral Undertaking, and would comply with climate change policy through conditions securing sustainability measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NP/DG1Policy NP/DG2Policy NP/H2Policy QP3Policy NP/EN2Policy NP/EN3Policy NR3Policy NR4Policy SP2
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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