Rotherfield Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4EJ

Planning appeal 3369875 at Rotherfield Gerrards Cross Road, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4EJ (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was allowed on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Hughes S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the central modern window and the alterations to the height and siting of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the non-designated heritage asset, known as Clevehurst Lodge.

a part two storey/part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, attached double garage to front, hip to gable front roof extension, gable to hip side roof alteration, 3 rear dormers and 2 front skylights and changes to windows without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref PL/22/0492/FA, dated 4 November 2022

Authority: Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hughes S
Postcode: SL2 4EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the central modern window and the alterations to the height and siting of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the non-designated heritage asset, known as Clevehurst Lodge
the effects of the central modern window and the alterations to the height and siting of the development on the outdoor living conditions of the occupiers of Clevehurst Lodge

What decided it

The minimal physical differences between the amended and consented schemes, combined with the existing mature vegetation screening and the property's varied architectural context, mean the development does not cause material harm to character, appearance or neighbouring amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EP3 of the South Bucks District Local PlanPolicy SP6 of the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood PlanPolicy SP7 of the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood PlanPolicy LB03 of the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood PlanPolicy LB04 of the Stoke Poges Neighbourhood Plan

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