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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy LP34, Policy W1, Policy LP37

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