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Notice upheld23 September 20243331731

12 Culver Lane, Earley, RG6 1DS

Planning appeal 3331731 at 12 Culver Lane, Earley, RG6 1DS (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the building on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection of a building and associated hardstanding as shown hatched blue in the approximate location on the plan attached to the notice

Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
RG6 1DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the building on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The building causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with the Development Plan, and there are no material considerations that would justify a decision other than in accordance with the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy TB06

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