1 - 2 The Drive, Langley, SLOUGH, SL3 7DB

partial conversion of outbuilding to provide caretaker accommodation (ancillary use)

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Billings C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties in regard to privacy, outlook and noise and general disturbance and whether the proposal would provide adequate facilities for the ancillary caretaker use, in regard to the amount of outdoor space, privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would be used ancillary to the residential use of the host property with physical and functional connection maintained, and would not cause harmful effects on character and appearance or living conditions of nearby residents.

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 4, Core Policy 8, Policy EN1, Policy H13, Policy H14

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