Planning appeal decision
1 Goddard Way, Warfield, Bracknell Forest, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2JR
Planning appeal 3368840 at 1 Goddard Way, Warfield, Bracknell Forest, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG42 2JR (Bracknell Forest Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2025 by Inspector Davies E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene and local area.
Retrospective planning application for installation of front gates with part new fence installation to the boundary, including the addition of hardstanding to the front
- Authority
- Bracknell Forest Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies E
- Postcode
- RG42 2JR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene and local area
- flood risk
What decided it
The development results in an unacceptable impact on flood risk due to the installation of structures within the watercourse without adequate evidence or mechanism to ensure no obstruction to water flow and ongoing maintenance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP 28Policy LP 50Policy LP 33
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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