Ascot House Rectory Close, BRACKNELL, RG12 7BD

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

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.

Plan policies cited: BFLP Policy LP 25, BFLP Policy LP 62, BFLP Policy LP 50, BFLP Policy LP 39, BFLP Policy LP 28, Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO4, Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO7, Bracknell Town Neighbourhood Plan Policy HO8

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