178 Bearwood Road, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4SH

Planning appeal 3363174 at 178 Bearwood Road, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4SH (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 26 November 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: RG41 4SH

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Strategy policy CP1Core Strategy policy CP3Core Strategy policy CP11Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy CC03Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy TB21Managing Development Delivery Local Plan policy TB06
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 187Paragraph 57

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