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Allowed13 November 20253366004

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

Planning appeal 3366004 at 1 - 2 The Drive, Langley, Slough, SL3 7DB (Slough Borough Council) was allowed on 13 November 2025 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.

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
Postcode
SL3 7DB

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 4Core Policy 8Policy EN1Policy H13Policy H14

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