16 the willows, Windsor, SL4 5TP

A rear extension 4 metres at the apex. The rear elevation is currently stepped. The western half will be 5.2 metres from the existing elevation as already granted, and the eastern half will be 6m from the existing elevation. the application is designed to align the 2 sections of the rear elevation make an improved architectural form

Authority: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SL4 5TP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the prior approval application was made before beginning the development as required by paragraph A.4(10) of the GPDO

What decided it

Development had commenced on site before prior approval was obtained, making it impossible to grant prior approval retrospectively and rendering the development non-compliant with paragraph A.4(10) of the GPDO.

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