®Planning appeal decision
Broughton Farm, Heath Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3QJ
Demolition of existing storage buildings and hardstanding and erection of 2no. 2 storey detached home
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect on the landscape character and appearance of the area, in so far as it relates to the principle of development
- whether the principle of the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the development strategy for the area
- whether the principle of the proposal would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harm to landscape character and appearance caused by introducing residential development that would fail to maintain the low-density pattern and semi-rural setting of the area, combined with the site's location outside settlement limits, outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery and brownfield reuse even under the tilted balance.
The substantial harms to landscape character and appearance and conflict with the development strategy significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, brownfield reuse, biodiversity gains and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
Framework references: 11, 12, 15, 9
Plan policies cited: CP1, CP2, CP3, CP6, CP9, CP11, CP17, CC01, CC02, CC03, TB21, ADH1, IRS4, D2
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