®Planning appeal decision
1 Yeosfield, Riseley, Wokingham, RG7 1SG
the subdivision of the existing site and erection of 2 no. detached dwellings with associated amenity space, parking and access, including the extension of a dropped kerb
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including existing landscape features
- whether the proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the safety of users of Bull Lane and Yeosfield
- whether the proposed development makes adequate arrangements for surface water drainage
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and the moderate harm to highway safety, when weighed against the moderate benefits of housing delivery in an area with a substantial shortfall, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits under the Framework's tilted balance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The significant harm to character and appearance and moderate harm to highway safety substantially and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery and other social and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 12, 14, 74, 174
Plan policies cited: Policy CP9, Policy TB06, Policy CP1, Policy CP3, Policy CC03, Policy R1, Policy R16, Policy CP6, Policy CC09
Judgments cited: Gladman Developments Ltd v SSHCLG [2021] EWCA Civ 104; Hallam Land Management Ltd v SSCLG [2018] EWCA Civ 1808
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.