7 Autumn Close, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5DH

Planning appeal 3310162 at 7 Autumn Close, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5DH (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including trees.

construction of 2no 4 bedroom linked detached dwellings with attached garages to form access drive and associated parking area

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sutton A
Postcode: SL1 5DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including trees
The effect of the proposal on flood risk in the area
Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants of the dwellings, having regard to internal space and private outside space
The effect of the proposal on highway safety in Berrington Mews and the wider area

What decided it

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions regarding private outside space, and uncertain flood risk significantly and demonstrably outweighed the small benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance, inadequate private outside space for future occupants, and uncertain flood risk management.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H13Policy EN1Policy EN3Core Policy 1Core Policy 4Core Policy 7Core Policy 8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 111Paragraph 159

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