Planning appeal decision
Heatherset Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4JH
Planning appeal 3315047 at Heatherset Farthing Green Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4JH (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Hickey A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted when the proposed development is assessed against condition AA.2(3)(a)(ii) of the GPDO in relation to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
construction of additional floor to provide additional bedrooms and bathroom
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- SL2 4JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted when the proposed development is assessed against condition AA.2(3)(a)(ii) of the GPDO in relation to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed extension would disrupt the consistent roof heights and pleasant uniformity of the row of properties, introducing a dominant and obtrusive feature that would harm the character and appearance of the area contrary to NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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