25 Oldway Lane, Slough, SL1 5LA

Planning appeal 3326045 at 25 Oldway Lane, Slough, SL1 5LA (Slough Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 6 June 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the use of the outbuilding as self-contained accommodation provides a satisfactory standard of accommodation for existing or future occupiers.

without planning permission the material change of use of an Outbuilding shown edged with a blue line on the attached plan (‘the Outbuilding’) to a self-contained dwelling with facilitating works

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Leigh C
Postcode: SL1 5LA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the use of the outbuilding as self-contained accommodation provides a satisfactory standard of accommodation for existing or future occupiers
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive to remedy the breach

What decided it

The use of the outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling creates unacceptable living conditions for both occupants and neighbours through loss of privacy, inadequate amenities, and incompatibility with the character of the area, and therefore fails to accord with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H13Policy H14Core Policy 8Policy EN1

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