56, Dawley Ride,, Colnbrook,, Slough, SL3 0QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• the safety of highway users having regard to the visibility of the access
• whether the proposal would satisfy the requirements of the statutory framework for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• whether or not the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, failure to demonstrate safe vehicular access, and failure to satisfy the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain requirements significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling, even with the presumption in favour of sustainable development engaged by the lack of five-year housing land supply.

The harm to character and appearance, highway safety and failure to meet BNG requirements, given significant weight in accordance with Framework policies, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one dwelling to housing supply, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.