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Dismissed25 March 20243332024

South Lodge, Templeton Road, Kintbury, RG17 9SH

Planning appeal 3332024 at South Lodge, Templeton Road, Kintbury, RG17 9SH (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 March 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing buildings/containers prior to the erection of an outbuilding ancillary (to include workshop/potting shed/studio, store, parking for two vehicles and residential annex at first floor) to South Lodge

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
RG17 9SH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The large dormers would be a dominant feature on the roof resulting in an overly domestic appearance that would detract from the rural and verdant character and appearance of the area, contrary to development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ADPP1Policy C1Policy C6Policy CS14Policy CS19

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