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Dismissed5 December 20243343037

Ascot House Rectory Close, Bracknell, RG12 7BD

Planning appeal 3343037 at Ascot House Rectory Close, Bracknell, RG12 7BD (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2024 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: highway safety.

a change of use from HMO to C2 Use Class (Residential Institution) of main building on site and introduction of outbuilding

Authority
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Phillips B
Postcode
RG12 7BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • highway safety
  • the effect the proposal has on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property, 'Calcot', with specific regard to outlook and light
  • whether the development provides adequate living conditions for occupiers with respect to service arrangements and the provision of outdoor space
  • the effect the proposal has on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development results in harm to highway safety, living conditions of neighbouring occupants regarding outlook, and fails to provide adequate outdoor amenity space for residents as required by specialist housing policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
BFLP Policy LP 25BFLP Policy LP 62BFLP Policy LP 50BFLP Policy LP 39BFLP Policy LP 28Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO4Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO7Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO8

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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