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Dismissed19 January 20243314189

Middle Wood, Hatch Lane, Chapel Road, Berkshire, RG7 6NY

Planning appeal 3314189 at Middle Wood, Hatch Lane, Chapel Road, Berkshire, RG7 6NY (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2024 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on protected species, biodiversity and ancient woodland.

the erection of a dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
RG7 6NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on protected species, biodiversity and ancient woodland
  • Whether the dwelling would be commensurate with the needs of the enterprise, with regard to its size
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having specific regard to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

What decided it

The proposal would harm the adjoining ancient woodland and its biodiversity interests due to its proximity within the recommended buffer zone and the increased intensity of residential use, contrary to the Framework's requirement to refuse development resulting in loss or deterioration of irreplaceable habitats unless there are wholly exceptional reasons.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy C5Policy CS17Policy CS18Policy ADPP1Policy CS1Policy C1Policy ADPP5Policy C3Policy CS14Policy CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 182

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