178 Bearwood Road, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4SH

full application for the proposed erection of 1 no. four bedroom detached dwelling with associated landscaping following demolition of the existing dwelling and garage” without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 240665, dated 28 June 2024

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gravett R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that varying conditions nos.2 and 8 would have on the countryside, rural character and landscape setting of the appeal site and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dwelling would not cause harm to the valued landscape, countryside or rural character of the appeal site and surrounding area, and would accord with the development plan policies requiring protection and enhancement of landscape character and features.

Framework references: 187, 57

Plan policies cited: Core Strategy policy CP1, Core Strategy policy CP3, Core Strategy policy CP11, Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy CC03, Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy TB21, Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy TB06

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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