Planning appeal decision
Land Outside 42 Market Pl, Wokingham, RG40 1AT
Planning appeal 3356330 at Land Outside 42 Market Pl, Wokingham, RG40 1AT (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2025 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposals on character, appearance and amenity of the area including on the Wokingham Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of some listed buildings.
the installation of 1 no. new communications kiosk with integrated advertising display
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- RG40 1AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposals on character, appearance and amenity of the area including on the Wokingham Town Centre Conservation Area and the setting of some listed buildings
- The effects on highway and pedestrian movement and safety
What decided it
The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of listed buildings, combined with highway and pedestrian safety concerns arising from the kiosk's location near a priority junction and crossing point.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP3Policy CP6Policy TB24Policy TB19
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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