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Notice upheld5 June 20243324827

9 Griffin Close, Slough, SL1 2TZ

Planning appeal 3324827 at 9 Griffin Close, Slough, SL1 2TZ (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission the erection of an outbuilding

Authority
Slough Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Leigh C
Postcode
SL1 2TZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the extension on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants

What decided it

The scale of the as-built outbuilding creates unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through over-dominance, overbearing impact, overlooking, and inadequate amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Core Strategy (2008)Policy EN1 of the Slough Local Plan (2004)Policy H14 of the Slough Local Plan (2004)Design Principles EX38 and EX39 of the Residential Extensions Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (2010)

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