Planning appeal decision
Lime Tree Meadows, Lambourn Woodlands, Hungerford, RG17 7TT
Planning appeal 3325344 at Lime Tree Meadows, Lambourn Woodlands, Hungerford, RG17 7TT (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Indermaur S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on protected species.
the erection of a two-storey rear extension and front porch, alterations to external treatments and a replacement garage building
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Indermaur S
- Postcode
- RG17 7TT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on protected species
- The character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the North Wessex Downs National Landscape
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that protected species would not be harmed by the development, combined with the unacceptable scale and location of the proposed garage which would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling, outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17Policy CS14Policy ADPP5Policy CS19Policy C3Policy C6Policy ADPP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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