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Dismissed11 August 20253344428

Land at Sylvan House, Fisher Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NG

Planning appeal 3344428 at Land at Sylvan House, Fisher Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NG (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2025 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees.

serviced self-build plot at land adjacent to sylvan house, Fisher’s Lane, Cold Ash

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
RG18 9NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including protected trees
  • Whether the proposal provides satisfactory arrangements for foul and surface water drainage
  • The effect of the proposal on the River Lambourn Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

What decided it

The substantial weight afforded to the harm to character and appearance of the area, uncertainty regarding drainage adequacy, and inability to rule out adverse effects on the River Lambourn SAC could not be outweighed by the less than moderate weight given to self-build housing benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy CAP12Policy CAP2Policy CAP3Policy CAP7Policy CS17Policy CS18Policy CS16

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