®Planning appeal decision
Greenways, Aldworth Road,, Upper Basildon,, Reading, RG8 8NH
demolition of existing detached dwelling and outbuildings, erection of a detached 6-bedroom dwelling with attached garage and cycle store
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (NL) with regard to the effect on dark skies
- whether the proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy
- the effect of the proposal on flood risk with particular regard to surface water drainage
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds: harmful effect on character and appearance through its scale and architectural detailing, significant harm to neighbouring privacy from the balcony, and inadequate surface water drainage strategy without sufficient evidence of feasibility.
Framework references: 189, 135, 12
Plan policies cited: Policy SP2, Policy SP7, Policy DM30, Policy SP6
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