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Dismissed30 October 20233307946

The Frith, Brockenhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HA

Planning appeal 3307946 at The Frith, Brockenhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9HA (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 30 October 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the development's effect on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area.

demolition of existing buildings and the erection of 9 no residential apartments, including associated access, tree works, landscaping and parking

Authority
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
SL5 9HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the development's effect on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area
  • whether it would provide adequate outdoor garden space for its occupants
  • the effect on trees
  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the development would be designed so as to adapt to and mitigate against climate change

What decided it

The development would adversely affect the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area due to insufficient mitigation measures, which constitutes a clear reason for refusal under Framework policies protecting areas of particular importance.

The benefits of housing delivery and windfall site development, attracting moderate weight in light of the housing land shortfall, were outweighed by the adverse effect on SPA integrity, inadequate outdoor garden space, and indirect threat to a protected tree.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NR4Policy NR3Policy QP3Policy SP2Policy NP/EN2Policy NP/DG1Policy NP/DG2Policy NRM6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 69

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