Planning appeal decision
242 London Road , Slough, SL3 7HT
Planning appeal 3355581 at 242 London Road , Slough, SL3 7HT (Slough Borough Council) was allowed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the accumulation of additions at roof level.
the erection of a single-storey side, part single, part double rear extension, and loft conversion with 2 No side dormers
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SL3 7HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the street scene, with particular regard to the accumulation of additions at roof level
What decided it
The fallback position of permitted development dormers that would have had a significant visual impact, combined with the reasonably integrated appearance of the completed works when viewed from the street, outweighed the conflicts with the SPD guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H12Policy H15Policy EN1Policy EN2Core Policy 8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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