229 Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX

Planning appeal 3368128 at 229 Stoke Road, Slough, SL2 5AX (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted, considering the northern extension's effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.231 Stoke Road, with particular regard to outlook and light.

the erection of two single storey rear extensions, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.0m, with a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Reed J
Postcode: SL2 5AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether prior approval should be granted, considering the northern extension's effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.231 Stoke Road, with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The northern extension would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through an overbearing appearance and unacceptable reduction in outlook and light, contrary to the GPDO assessment criteria and development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework, Core Strategy 2006 - 2026 Development Plan Document (December 2008)Policy H15 of the Local Plan for Slough (March 2004)Policy EN1 of the Local Plan for Slough (March 2004)Policy EN2 of the Local Plan for Slough (March 2004)Slough Local Development Framework, Residential Extensions Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document (January 2010)

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