Self-build house at Pennyhill, Woodlands Road, Harpsden

A self-build house on a tennis court

The application sought full permission for a single detached self-build house with parking and access, replacing an existing tennis court.

“Erection of a single detached self-build dwellinghouse with associated parking and access, following the demolition of the existing tennis court. Amendment: Dwelling and carport repositioned as shown on amended documents and additional drainage information received 7th May 2025.”

“The application was for full planning permission for the erection of a single detached self- build dwelling with associated parking and access. Officers considered the principle of development in relation to infilling with a new build dwelling was supported in this location by Local Plan policy H16, due to being located within part of the built-up area of Lower Shiplake.”

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No harm to neighbours or highways

Officers found no harm to the character of the area or to neighbours' light, outlook or privacy, and said highways raised no objection to the access and parking.

“The officers consider the interrelationship between the proposed dwelling and the immediate neighbours would be acceptable in respect of light, outlook, and privacy.”

“The Local Highway Authority advised that the proposed access and parking arrangements would not give rise to conditions prejudicial to highway and pedestrian safety and complied with Local Plan policy TRANS5.”

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Officers recommended approval

Officers concluded the development complied with relevant policies and recommended approval.

“The proposed development would comply with the relevant development plan polices and was recommended for approval.”

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A supporter spoke

A supporter spoke in favour of the application.

Members saw no reason to refuse

Members agreed the proposal complied with relevant policies and saw no reason to refuse it.

“Members acknowledged that the proposal was compliant with relevant policies and that there was no reason to refuse the proposal.”

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Permission granted on a vote

A motion to grant planning permission was carried when put to the vote.

“A motion, moved and seconded to grant planning permission P25/S0329/FUL, was carried on being put to the vote.”

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Approved with multiple conditions

The application was approved subject to conditions covering materials, glazing, drainage, landscaping, lighting and electric vehicle charging.

“RESOLVED: to approve planning application for P25/S0329/FUL subject to the following conditions: Commencement 3 years – Full Planning Permission 2. Approved plans 3. No change in levels 4. Schedule of Materials 5. Obscure glazing 6. Privacy Screens (prior to slab level) 7. Energy Statement Verification 8. Air Source Heat Pump(s) – MCS Certification 9. Parking & Manoeuvring Areas Retained * 10. Landscaping (incl hardsurfacing and boundary treatment) 11.”

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