®Planning appeal decision
125 Strongrove Hill, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0SJ
erection of a single detached three bedroom house and associated works
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilson D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would be appropriately located having regard to the Council's development plan
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and whether the design would be exceptional
- whether surface water would be managed in a sustainable manner through the implementation of Sustainable Drainage Methods (SuDS)
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, combined with the inappropriate location in the open countryside and inadequate SuDS information, outweighed the benefits of housing supply and renewable energy features.
The benefits of housing supply contribution and moderate weight for renewable energy and carbon neutral design did not outweigh the harm to the National Landscape, character and appearance of the area and the failure to demonstrate adequate SuDS.
Framework references: 84, 187, 189
Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy SP1, Policy SP12, Policy SP2, Policy SP7, Policy SP8, Policy SP6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.