Planning appeal decision
206 Nine Mile Ride , Finchampstead, Wokingham , RG40 3PX
Planning appeal 3339807 at 206 Nine Mile Ride , Finchampstead, Wokingham , RG40 3PX (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 2 December 2024 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
full application for the erection of a detached dwelling and outbuilding following demolition of the existing property
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- RG40 3PX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's roof design and spacing would ensure its height and bulk would not appear out of kilter with the existing mix of dwellings in the street scene, thereby respecting the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy D3Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CC03
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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