Denford House, Denford Park, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0PG

change of use of land from equestrian to residential. Installation of tennis court; with associated fencing, landscaping and access

Authority: West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Wilson D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the proposed development would be in accordance with the Council's spatial strategy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the loss of trees and whether it would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape

What decided it

The removal of trees that define the border between the domestic lawned area and equestrian paddock would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape, combined with the proposal's conflict with the Council's spatial strategy.

Framework references: 135, 139, 180, 182

Plan policies cited: Policy ADPP1, Policy ADPP5, Policy C8, Policy CS14, Policy CS17, Policy CS18, Policy CS19

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