Blackthorn Cottage, Chawridge Lane, Winkfield , Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4QR

Planning appeal 3346969 at Blackthorn Cottage, Chawridge Lane, Winkfield , Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4QR (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was allowed on 30 January 2025 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

the demolition of the existing dwellinghouse, annexe and outbuildings and the erection of a replacement dwelling with an electric charging point. Stopping up of the southern access. Laying of a reinforced gravel driveway with cobble rumble strip to site entranc e. Landscaping works including an outside kitchen and the laying of a deck surround to a swimming pool

Authority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rawle S
Postcode: SL4 4QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
Whether or not the proposal would result in the unacceptable loss of a dwelling

What decided it

The proposed replacement dwelling would not be materially larger than the existing buildings it replaces (when the annex is reasonably included in the calculation), making it appropriate development in the Green Belt and not harmful to openness or Green Belt purposes.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP34Policy W1Policy LP37

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