2E Canterbury Avenue, Slough, SL2 1EQ

Planning appeal 3336139 at 2E Canterbury Avenue, Slough, SL2 1EQ (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether suitable living conditions are provided for future occupiers of the dwelling, having regard to internal floor space, outlook, privacy and the provision made for private outdoor amenity space.

Material change of use of an outbuilding to form a self-contained dwelling with facilitating works

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hawkins S
Postcode: SL2 1EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether suitable living conditions are provided for future occupiers of the dwelling, having regard to internal floor space, outlook, privacy and the provision made for private outdoor amenity space
The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to privacy and noise and disturbance
The effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect on highway safety, having regard to the provision made for vehicle parking

What decided it

The dwelling provides unsuitable living conditions for future occupiers and causes unacceptable harm to neighbouring amenity and the character of the area, with no material considerations indicating the decision should be made other than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Slough Local Plan Policy H13Slough Local Plan Policy H14Slough Local Plan Policy EN1Slough Core Strategy Core Policy 1Slough Core Strategy Core Policy 4Slough Core Strategy Core Policy 7Slough Core Strategy Core Policy 8

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