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Allowed2 November 20233304951

Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU

Planning appeal 3304951 at Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Installation of two ponds and retrospective permission for the retention of an existing pond (three ponds in total)

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
James A
Postcode
RG20 0BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • surface and groundwater drainage
  • biodiversity

What decided it

The ponds conserve and enhance the character and appearance of the AONB, do not cause harmful drainage impacts, and deliver a significant biodiversity net gain, thereby according with the development plan and Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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