Planning appeal decision
1 and 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, RG14 5JA
Planning appeal 3303720 at 1 and 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, RG14 5JA (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 9 March 2023 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the setting of the Newbury Conservation Area and the nearby Grade II listed buildings.
retention of an existing timber building for ancillary storage use
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
- Postcode
- RG14 5JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the setting of the Newbury Conservation Area and the nearby Grade II listed buildings
What decided it
The modest scale, appropriate design and siting of the timber storage building, combined with its low profile roof and height, ensure it does not harm the character and appearance of the area or the setting of the nearby Conservation Area and Grade II listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS19
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 16
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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