Dawn Chorus Poundfield Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9RY

Planning appeal 3310262 at Dawn Chorus Poundfield Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, SL6 9RY (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was allowed on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary having regard to the site's location in the Green Belt.

Variation under Section 73A of approved plans to substitute those approved under 04/41928/FULL for construction of two storey side extension with front and rear dormers and further two dormers to front and one to rear of existing roof and new porch canopy amendment to approved planning permission 03/41093 with amended plans

Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Robinson N
Postcode: SL6 9RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary having regard to the site's location in the Green Belt

What decided it

The site's substantial screening by vegetation and sunken topography would limit any material effects on Green Belt openness from permitted development, providing no clear justification for restricting permitted development rights.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QP5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 149Paragraph 54

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