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Dismissed12 September 20233321702

1 Knights Close, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5QR

Planning appeal 3321702 at 1 Knights Close, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 5QR (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 12 September 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effects upon a False Acacia tree within the garden of a neighbouring property.

Part single/part two storey side/rear extension, garage conversion and alterations to fenestration

Authority
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
SL4 5QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effects upon a False Acacia tree within the garden of a neighbouring property

What decided it

The likely effects of the extension on the False Acacia tree, including potential root damage, crown raising, and future branch removal pressure, would result in material visual harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy NR3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131

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