247 Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3JR

Planning appeal 3336778 at 247 Finchampstead Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3JR (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2025 by Inspector Conde L, 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, including in respect of its effects on trees.

1 detached 5 bed house

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: RG40 3JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including in respect of its effects on trees
whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers
the effect of the proposed development on the Thames Basin Heath Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal's poor design, manifested in its backland siting contrary to the established character of the area and its failure to provide adequate private outdoor space for future residents, outweighed the material benefits of housing delivery in a location with a shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

the adverse impacts of poor design and inadequate living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location with a housing land supply shortfall, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CC01Policy TB06Policy TB21Policy CC03Policy CC02Policy TB07

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