Planning appeal decision
60 Kiln Ride, Wokingham, RG40 3PH
Planning appeal 3327815 at 60 Kiln Ride, Wokingham, RG40 3PH (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector McKay L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
single storey front extension and conversion of an existing garage
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McKay L
- Postcode
- RG40 3PH
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
What decided it
The proposal would create a disproportionate front projection that extends significantly beyond neighbouring properties and diminishes the spacious, open frontage characteristic of the area, thereby causing harm to character and appearance that cannot be justified by private benefits to the occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy D3
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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