Planning appeal decision
96A Upton Road, Slough, SL1 2AW
Planning appeal 6004839 at 96A Upton Road, Slough, SL1 2AW (Slough Borough Council) was allowed on 22 April 2026 by Inspector Jarvis P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the street scene.
Alterations to former bungalow
- Authority
- Slough Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarvis P
- Postcode
- SL1 2AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The dwelling's modern design approach, whilst contrasting with some immediate neighbours, does not unacceptably detract from the street scene which contains dwellings of varied appearance, and the development complies with local plan policies and NPPF guidance on design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8 of the Slough Local Development Framework Core Strategy 2008-2026 DPD (2008)Policy H15 of the Local Plan (2004)Policy EN1 of the Local Plan (2004)Policy EN2 of the Local Plan (2004)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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