Planning appeal decision
54 Birch Grove, Slough, SL1 2EP
Planning appeal 6008566 at 54 Birch Grove, Slough, SL1 2EP (Slough) was allowed on 4 June 2026 by Inspector K E Down, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the adjoining terrace and the street scene of Birch Grove.
a single storey front extension
- Authority
- Slough
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K E Down
- Postcode
- SL1 2EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the adjoining terrace and the street scene of Birch Grove
What decided it
The proposed extension, owing to its limited depth, sympathetic design, single storey height and respect for the established building line, would have no materially detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, adjoining terrace or street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy H15Policy 8
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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