Planning appeal decision
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
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- 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
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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