Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9JX

Planning appeal 3300302 at Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9JX (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2023 by Inspector Dowling J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve the setting of a Grade II* listed building, Bartletts Farmhouse, and any features of architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

new access, gate and driveway at Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Wokingham, RG2 9JX

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Dowling J
Postcode: RG2 9JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve the setting of a Grade II* listed building, Bartletts Farmhouse, and any features of architectural or historic interest that it possesses
whether the proposal would adversely affect the openness and rural character of the Countryside
highway safety

What decided it

The harm to the setting and significance of the Grade II* listed building Bartletts Farmhouse caused by the proposed hardstanding and parking area could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits, as the property already has adequate access and parking arrangements to the rear.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP3TB24CP11CP1CP9TB21CP6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202

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