Planning appeal decision
20 Bridge Close, Slough, SL1 5JF
Planning appeal 6000772 at 20 Bridge Close, Slough, SL1 5JF (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as, “Double Storey side and part rear extension
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SL1 5JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development's design, particularly the non-subordinate rear extension and disproportionate dormer, would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 8Policy H15Policy EN1Policy EN2DP1 SPDDP3 SPDEX11 SPDEX26 SPDEX34 SPD
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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