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Split Decision16 April 20243329130

Fishponds Farm House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BH

Planning appeal 3329130 at Fishponds Farm House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BH (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 April 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area, including the National Landscape of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

replacement and installation of two gates

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
RG20 0BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area, including the National Landscape of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The West Woodhay Road gates would cause localised but material harm to the distinct rural character of the AONB through suburbanisation of the access, which could not be outweighed by modest highway safety and security benefits; conversely, the Hatch House Lane gates would conserve the landscape character and were therefore permitted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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