®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed20 February 20233300302
Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9JX
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
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.
Framework references: 199, 200, 202
Plan policies cited: CP3, TB24, CP11, CP1, CP9, TB21, CP6
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