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Dismissed1 April 20253356327

59 Willoughby Road, Slough, SL3 8JQ

Planning appeal 3356327 at 59 Willoughby Road, Slough, SL3 8JQ (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use would be acceptable, taking account of local character and highway safety.

retention of last known use of building as D1 Non-residential institutions (Meditation Classes, Meditation retreats & Seminars, Book stalls/displays and youth group health activities) and rearrangement of external appearance by converting the front flat roof to pitched

Authority
Slough Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
SL3 8JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed use would be acceptable, taking account of local character and highway safety

What decided it

The proposed intensive use of the building combined with inadequate parking provision would result in inappropriate on-street parking and highway safety concerns that conflict with development plan policies protecting local character, residential living conditions, and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EMP2Policy EMP4Policy T2Core Policy 1Core Policy 7Core Policy 8

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