®Planning appeal decision
9 Elmshott Lane, Slough, SL1 5QS
Planning appeal 3376201 at 9 Elmshott Lane, Slough, SL1 5QS (Slough Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 September 2026 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
- Whether the development provides adequate accommodation for its occupants, with specific regard to internal and external space, privacy, light and outlook.
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance.
- The effect of the development on highway safety.
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance, to the living conditions of future occupiers and to neighbouring living conditions was found to outweigh the limited benefit of an additional dwelling, so the proposal did not benefit from the presumption under Policy S4.
substantial weight was given to the provision of an additional home, but this benefit was outweighed by the harm identified and the conflict with development plan and Framework policies, so the proposal would not benefit from the presumption in favour of development under Policy S4
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 4Policy 8Policy C8Policy 7Policy EN1Policy H13Policy H14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy S4Policy HO7Policy DP3Policy L2Policy TR6
- Judgments
- Uttlesford District Council v Secretary of State for the Environment and White
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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