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Notice upheld27 March 20243294356

Land at 265 Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX

Planning appeal 3294356 at Land at 265 Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2024 by Inspector Hartley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect on living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance.

conversion of outbuilding and its use as a self-contained dwelling (shown on the attached plan edged blue) and erection of dormer extension

Authority
Slough Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hartley D
Postcode
SL2 5AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect on living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance
  • Adequate car parking and effect on highway and pedestrian safety
  • Effect on living conditions of occupiers of the outbuilding and 265 Stoke Road in respect of outlook, size, privacy and outside amenity space
  • Effect on character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of neighbouring properties and the outbuilding occupants, combined with the dormer extension's unacceptable impact on character and appearance, outweighed any benefits of providing additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EN1H13H14Core Policy 4Core Policy 7Core Policy 1Core Policy 8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 9Paragraph 12

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