Planning appeal decision
Greenacres Farm, 23 Scotland Hill, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 8JR
Planning appeal 3327841 at Greenacres Farm, 23 Scotland Hill, Sandhurst, Berkshire, GU47 8JR (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was allowed on 7 March 2024 by Inspector McKay L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the setting and significance of the grade II listed Greenacres Farm.
Retrospective application for outbuilding to side garden of Listed Building
- Authority
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McKay L
- Postcode
- GU47 8JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the setting and significance of the grade II listed Greenacres Farm
What decided it
The outbuilding's subordinate scale, positioning to the side of the dwelling, modern design that distinguishes it as a separate addition, and the fact that the listed building remains the focal point from public views, together preserve the setting and significance of the grade II listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS7Saved Policy EN20
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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