Part Lane, Swallowfield, Wokingham, RG7 1TB

a full application for the proposed erection of 2no. buildings and open log store with associated parking, access and landscaping, plus the formation of an earth bund and acoustic screen around wood chipper, following demolition of existing green houses and mobile home

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Butcher C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the location of the proposed development would be appropriate, taking account of development plan policies and its effect on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed development would increase the likelihood of flooding in the area
The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity, including protected species

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance through urbanisation of the site and inadequate flood risk assessment, which together conflict with the development plan and are not outweighed by moderate economic benefits.

Plan policies cited: Policy CP11, Policy CP1, Policy CP3, Policy CP7, Policy CC03, Policy TB21, Policy CC09, Policy CC10, Policy TB23

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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