524, 526 and 526A, Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 1HX

Planning appeal 6004566 at 524, 526 and 526A, Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 1HX (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed parking arrangements on highway safety.

a part retrospective application for the part two storey, part single storey rear extension, 3no. Air Heat Pumps and revised fenestration on all elevations. Proposed change of use from C3 to C4, creation of communal garden and removal of outbuilding

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Butcher C
Postcode: SL2 1HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed parking arrangements on highway safety
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, and those of existing occupiers nearby
whether the development would be in a suitable location, taking account of the Council's spatial strategy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The combined material harm to living conditions of future occupiers and highway safety concerns significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing provision, particularly given the Framework's emphasis on good living conditions and acceptable highway impacts.

The benefits of housing provision and efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant and enduring harm to living conditions and highway safety, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy T2Policy H20Core Policy 4Core Policy 1Core Policy 8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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