Holme Grange Fishery, Redlake Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3BF

Planning appeal 3339519 at Holme Grange Fishery, Redlake Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3BF (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant planning policies relating to development in the countryside.

Permanent siting of a mobile unit, containing an office, store, staff facilities and a bedroom, for security and staff welfare purposes ancillary to Holme Grange Fishery”

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Felgate J
Postcode: RG40 3BF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would accord with the relevant planning policies relating to development in the countryside
the effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the development should be required to contribute to mitigation measures in relation to the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal accords with Policy CP11 and NPPF paragraphs 88-89 supporting rural enterprises and countryside leisure activities, and causes no significant harm to character, appearance, the SPA or flood risk, such that permission should be granted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP11Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CP8Policy TB21Policy NRM6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 88Paragraph 89Paragraph 56

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