Planning appeal decision
Old Boundary House & New Boundary House, London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 0DJ
Planning appeal 3311901 at Old Boundary House & New Boundary House, London Road, Sunningdale, Berkshire, SL5 0DJ (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 8 November 2023 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposed development on employment floorspace within the borough.
demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 28 No. apartments and associated works
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- SL5 0DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposed development on employment floorspace within the borough
- Living conditions of future residential occupants with particular reference to private and communal outdoor space
- Character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm arising from the loss of employment floorspace in a sustainable location and the inadequate private outdoor spaces for future residents, which together significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing supply benefits even under the tilted balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ED3Policy NP/E1Policy NP/E2Policy NP/DG3Policy QP3Policy NR3Policy NP/DG2Policy NP/EN2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 14
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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