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Dismissed25 February 20266001664

Red Cottage, Mill Lane,, Padworth, West Berkshire, RG7 4JU

Planning appeal 6001664 at Red Cottage, Mill Lane,, Padworth, West Berkshire, RG7 4JU (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 25 February 2026 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development conserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Aldermaston Wharf Conservation Area and the effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling as a non-designated heritage asset.

ground floor extension, new pitched porch, loft conversion, new dormers, internal alterations. External red brick to match existing, horizontal timber slats for flat roof dormers, to match existing, and areas of white render

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Rose C
Postcode
RG7 4JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development conserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Aldermaston Wharf Conservation Area and the effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling as a non-designated heritage asset
  • the effect of the development upon protected species with particular regard to bats
  • the effect of the development on flood risk

What decided it

The cumulative effect of alterations to the historic building's character, particularly loss of chimney stacks and introduction of extensive modern materials and forms, caused less than substantial harm to the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset that was not outweighed by the identified public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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