Planning appeal decision
76 Sheephouse Road,, Maidenhead,, Berkshire, SL6 8HP
Planning appeal 3362009 at 76 Sheephouse Road,, Maidenhead,, Berkshire, SL6 8HP (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was allowed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
new front canopy, part single part two storey side/rear extension, rear balcony, privacy screen and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing element
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- SL6 8HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would result in an increase in flood risk
What decided it
The proposed extension, despite its increased scale, would respect the local character through its sympathetic design, materials, and siting, and would not increase flood risk when carried out in accordance with the submitted Flood Risk Assessment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP3 of the Borough Local Plan 2013-2033Policy NR1 of the Borough Local Plan 2013-2033Principle 10.1 of the Borough Wide Design GuidePrinciple 10.5 of the Borough Wide Design Guide
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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