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Dismissed1 September 20233318381

2 Church Road, Sandhurst, GU47 8HZ

Planning appeal 3318381 at 2 Church Road, Sandhurst, GU47 8HZ (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, the surrounding area and the effect on off-site trees.

Demolition of existing open-plan garage. Construction of new two storey front, side and rear elevation. New dormer to second floor to rear elevation. New rooflight over existing kitchen

Authority
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
GU47 8HZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, the surrounding area and the effect on off-site trees.

What decided it

The likely harm to off-site protected trees resulting from the proximity of the proposed extension and parking area, which would adversely impact the character and appearance of the area and conflict with development plan tree protection policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1Policy EN20Policy CS7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131

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