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Dismissed20 March 20253358252

8 Clare Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4DG

Planning appeal 3358252 at 8 Clare Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4DG (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 20 March 2025 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and character of the area.

detached outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling, with associated hardstanding and steps (part-retrospective)

Authority
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
SL6 4DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and character of the area
  • Residential amenity with regard to outlook
  • Outdoor amenity space for the occupants of the host dwelling

What decided it

The proposal fails across all three main issues: it causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance through its excessive scale and poor design, creates unacceptable visual intrusion and overbearing impact on neighbouring properties' outlook, and leaves the host dwelling with insufficient outdoor amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy QP3Principle 8.4 of the Boroughwide Design Guide 2020
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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