20 Cricket Field Grove, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7ES

retrospective change of use from residential to short term rental/ Airbnb usage (for individual room rentage) - to be used for the full annum”

Authority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: change of use · Change of use
Inspector: Hughes S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed change of use on the existing housing stock in the borough

What decided it

The loss of a permanent residential dwelling to Airbnb use would conflict with Policy LP 37 and harm the borough's housing stock, and this conflict with the development plan is not outweighed by any material considerations under the Framework.

The adverse impacts on housing strategy and the conflict with Policy LP 37 significantly and demonstrably outweigh the marginal economic and social benefits of the proposal; the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

Framework references: 11, 61

Plan policies cited: Policy LP 37

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