Planning appeal decision
Willow Cottage Frilsham, Yattendon, Thatcham, RG18 0XT
Planning appeal 3327769 at Willow Cottage Frilsham, Yattendon, Thatcham, RG18 0XT (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2024 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the original dwelling and its immediate setting.
demolition of conservatory and side extension. Extension of dwelling to sides, and rear, alterations and porch
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- RG18 0XT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the original dwelling and its immediate setting
- whether the proposal would constitute appropriate limited development in the countryside
- the effect of the proposal on the local landscape character and whether it would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs AONB
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its immediate setting, caused by the substantial and non-subservient extensions that would make it incongruous within its group setting, outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ADPP1Policy ADPP5Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy C3Policy C6
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.
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