®Planning appeal decision
Little Friars, 15 Orchard Road, Old Windsor, Berkshire , SL4 2RZ
Planning appeal 3373209 at Little Friars, 15 Orchard Road, Old Windsor, Berkshire , SL4 2RZ (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) was dismissed on 7 November 2025 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at 17 Orchard Road, with particular regard to overshadowing, daylight and whether the development would appear overbearing.
described on the planning application form as “Front canopy, part single, part two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing garage”
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans M
- Postcode
- SL4 2RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at 17 Orchard Road, with particular regard to overshadowing, daylight and whether the development would appear overbearing
What decided it
The overly bulky and dominant addition in unduly close proximity (7.5m) to the adjacent dwelling would create an unpleasant and oppressive sense of enclosure appearing overbearing to neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy QP 3Policy OW8SPD Principle 10.1
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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