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Dismissed1 October 20266011062

Thamesfield Retirement Village, Wargrave Road, Remenham, RG9 2LX

Planning appeal 6011062 at Thamesfield Retirement Village, Wargrave Road, Remenham, RG9 2LX (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the existing occupants at Remenham Row, in particular regard to privacy and outlook.

Part demolition of existing building and replacement with a three- storey extension to provide extra-care units (Use Class C2), with associated soft and hard landscaping works; provision of additional vehicle parking, bin stores and ancillary structures; and alterations to existing basement

Authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
RG9 2LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the existing occupants at Remenham Row, in particular regard to privacy and outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, notably on the significance of the designated heritage assets of Remenham and Henley Bridge Conservation Area, by development within it, and the effect on the significance of the designated heritage asset of Henley on Thames Conservation Area, by development within its setting

What decided it

the unacceptable harm to the living conditions (outlook and privacy) of occupiers at Remenham Row, which conflicted with Policy DP3 and meant the benefits were substantially outweighed by adverse effects under Policy S5(2).

the substantial public benefits outweighed the limited heritage harm, but because the proposal conflicted with Policy DP3 by harming neighbours' living conditions, the benefits were found to be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects overall, and the appeal was dismissed

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP3Policy TB24
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy DP3Policy P3Policy HE4Policy HE5Policy HE6Policy HE7Policy HE9Policy S5

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