Land to the rear of 60 and 60a, Garrard Road, Slough, SL2 2QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to privacy and outlook
• whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain
• the effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and the failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, combined with inadequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.

The moderate weight afforded to housing delivery and efficient use of previously developed land was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight given to the unacceptable effects on character and appearance, living conditions of future occupiers, and inadequate Biodiversity Net Gain provision.