18, Pound Lane, Sonning, Berkshire, RG4 6XE

Planning appeal 3289239 at 18, Pound Lane, Sonning, Berkshire, RG4 6XE (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 May 2022 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sonning Conservation Area.

Erection of a two storey rear/side extension with 3 no. Juliet balconies and 1 no. roof light to the rear elevation, erection of a single storey side extension to form orangery with 1 no. roof light, insertion of 2 no. roof lights to the front elevation

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Thomas R
Postcode: RG4 6XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Sonning Conservation Area
The impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of no. 20 Pound Lane with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The two storey extension would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area as a designated heritage asset, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm, and would also cause harmful overlooking to neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP3 of the Core StrategyPolicy TB24 of the Local Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 130Paragraph 12Paragraph 16

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