Awberry Farm, The Green, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NX

a two storey extension to rear of farmhouse, following demolition of twentieth century additions

Authority: West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Crosby L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed extension would preserve a grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and whether it would conserve and enhance the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed extension would cause less than substantial harm to the special interest of the Grade II listed building, and the private benefits to the appellant were insufficient to outweigh this harm when weighed against the requirements of paragraph 202 of the Framework.

Framework references: 197, 199, 202

Plan policies cited: CS14, CS19, ADPP 5, C6

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