®Planning appeal decision
Greengates, Front Street, East Garston, HUNGERFORD, RG17 7HW
the demolition of existing structurally compromised cottage and provision of a replacement cottage, with provision for access and related landscaping
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Evans J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the property being a non-designated heritage asset and to whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of nearby residents, having particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed replacement dwelling would be substantially larger than the existing building with a linked timber section that would harmfully erode the character and appearance of the conservation area and fail to preserve or enhance it, and the modest public benefits would not outweigh this significant harm.
Plan policies cited: CS14, CS19, ADPP5
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