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Dismissed23 August 20243336959

The Vale, Forest Road, Binfield, Wokingham, RG40 5QY

Planning appeal 3336959 at The Vale, Forest Road, Binfield, Wokingham, RG40 5QY (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 August 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the countryside.

the change of use of paddock to private equestrian space and erection of stable building

Authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Change of use
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
RG40 5QY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The size and location of the stable building would be prominent and would encroach into the countryside, eroding the sparse ribbon pattern of development and thereby conflicting with the requirement to retain or enhance landscape character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TB21Policy CP11Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CC03Policy CC01

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