Planning appeal decision
39 Market Lane, Slough, SL3 8BH
Planning appeal 6010302 at 39 Market Lane, Slough, SL3 8BH (Slough) was dismissed on 23 June 2026 by Inspector John D Allan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and wider street scene.
the erection of double storey side & rear extensions
- Authority
- Slough
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- John D Allan
- Postcode
- SL3 8BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and wider street scene
What decided it
The proposal would introduce a terracing effect between semi-detached pairs and erode the visual separation at first-floor level that characterises the street scene, appearing cramped and out of keeping with the established pattern of development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 8Policy H15Policy EN1Policy EN2
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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