8 Clare Road, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 4DG

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

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.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy QP3, Principle 8.4 of the Boroughwide Design Guide 2020

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