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Allowed29 September 20266012621

Land South of Sandhill, Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9XU

Planning appeal 6012621 at Land South of Sandhill, Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9XU (West Berkshire) was allowed on 29 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the details submitted pursuant to Condition 2 criteria 2(a)(x) and 2(a)(xi) are sufficient to satisfy the requirements for surface water drainage and foul drainage systems.

Change of use of land for the formation of 5 Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, and 1 utility building per pitch

Authority
West Berkshire
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
caravan-gypsy
Postcode
RG18 9XU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the details submitted pursuant to Condition 2 criteria 2(a)(x) and 2(a)(xi) are sufficient to satisfy the requirements for surface water drainage and foul drainage systems

What decided it

The submitted drainage strategy, together with supporting calculations, maintenance information and infiltration testing, satisfies the requirements of Condition 2 criteria (x) and (xi) for a surface water drainage scheme and foul drainage system, notwithstanding the Council's desire for additional detailed design information not expressly required by the condition.

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