Lynthorpe, Fireball Hill, Sunningdale, Ascot, SL5 9PJ

2 new replacement dwellings with garage following demolition of existing house and garage

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy NP/DG1, Policy NP/DG2, Policy NP/H2, Policy QP3, Policy NP/EN2, Policy NP/EN3, Policy NR3, Policy NR4, Policy SP2

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