96 and 96a Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY

Planning appeal 3324640 at 96 and 96a Dedworth Road, Windsor, SL4 5AY (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 13 February 2024 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host buildings and the area.

an ‘infill extension at first and second floor between 94 and 96 Dedworth Road. In extending the footprint, internal alterations are proposed to create 6 No. 1 bed apartments (current consent at 96 Dedworth Road is for 3 x 2 bed apartments)

Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Couper C
Postcode: SL4 5AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host buildings and the area
whether the scheme would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, having regard to internal living space and private outdoor space
whether the scheme would provide an appropriate mix of housing
whether the scheme would inconvenience highway users, with particular regard to the location of the proposed cycle parking
whether the scheme would include appropriate sustainability measures
whether the scheme would suitably address biodiversity requirements

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance of the host buildings and streetscene, which would not be outweighed by the scheme's limited benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QP 3Policy HO 2Policy IF 2Policy SP 2Policy NR 2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 8Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 14Paragraph 135

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