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Dismissed2 November 20233318389

Wings Cottage Restaurant, 32 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, GU14 6DA

Planning appeal 3318389 at Wings Cottage Restaurant, 32 Alexandra Road, Farnborough, GU14 6DA (Rushmoor Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2023 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on protected species.

the construction of Rear/Side extension and conversion of the existing ancillary accommodation (C3 use) at first floor to create short-stay serviced accommodation (Use Class C1) comprising 8 x one-bedroom serviced apartments at the upper floors

Authority
Rushmoor Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Murray D
Postcode
GU14 6DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on protected species
  • Whether adequate parking facilities and the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The inadequate ecological survey information regarding potential bat roosting habitat, which could not be resolved by condition and conflicted with Local Plan Policy NE4.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NE4Policy IN2Rushmoor Parking Standards SPD

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