Land Rear of 89 Locks Ride, Bracknell, SL5 8QZ

Planning appeal 3290821 at Land Rear of 89 Locks Ride, Bracknell, SL5 8QZ (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the impact upon protected trees.

the construction of 9 no dwellings with associated garages, parking, access and landscaping

Authority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Evans J
Postcode: SL5 8QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the impact upon protected trees
Whether the location of the site is suitable for residential development

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area through the impact on protected trees and mature trees that form a defining feature of the locality, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery.

The social benefit of seven dwellings and moderate economic benefits from construction and future residents' contribution to the local economy, together with environmental benefits from landscaping, were outweighed by the significant environmental harm arising from unacceptable impact on trees that contribute positively to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN8Policy H5Policy CS1Policy CS2Policy CS9Policy EN1Policy CS14Policy EN3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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