Russetts, Webbs Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5LH

detached double garage in front garden with tiled pitched roof and timber clad elevations to match existing property

Authority: West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McKay L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the North Wessex Downs National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed garage would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, including the National Landscape, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to justify permission.

Plan policies cited: Policy C6 of the West Berkshire Housing Site Allocations Development Plan Document (2006-2026), Policy CS14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy (2006-2026) Development Plan Document, Policy CS19 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy (2006-2026) Development Plan Document, West Berkshire House Extensions Supplementary Planning Guidance, Beenham Village Design Statement

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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