21 Linchfield Road , Datchet, SL3 9NA

Planning appeal 3362429 at 21 Linchfield Road , Datchet, SL3 9NA (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

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Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Thomas M
Postcode: SL3 9NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
Whether there is sufficient information to exclude the possibility of a protected species being present on site and impacted

What decided it

The proposal would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area through poor design, and there is insufficient information to exclude the possibility of unacceptable harm to protected species (bats).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QP3 of the Borough Local Plan (2013-2023)Policy DAT2 of the Datchet Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2033Borough Wide Design Guide (2020)Policy NR2 of the Council's Borough Local Plan (adopted 2022)

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