Burghfield planning appeal for 32 homes goes to public inquiry

An appeal against West Berkshire Council's rejection of 32 new homes in Burghfield will be decided by a public inquiry.

WBC refused planning permission on land behind the Hollies Nursing Home, in Reading Road, due to a lack of affordable housing and the site's proximity to AWE Burghfield should a radiation incident occur.

Local people also objected to the plans, citing concerns over road safety, increased traffic and an adverse impact on the surrounding environment. Part of the allocated site has already received permission for 28 residential dwellings.

Any individual, group or organisation wishing to take part in the inquiry can apply for Rule Six status to present their evidence on a formal basis and cross examine the evidence of others.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-rule-6-status-on-a-planning-appeal-or-called-in-application for further guidance.

The inquiry will include an initial conference call with the lead parties to deal with procedural and administrative matters.

Any submitted representations will be copied to the appellant and local planning authority. Visit https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk to make, modify or withdraw previous representation(s).

All representations must be received by April 17, quoting the Inspectorate's appeal reference APP/W0340/W/22/3312261.

The appeal documents are available to view at the Market Street council offices during normal working hours or online using the council's application reference 22/00244/FULEXT.

Contact the Planning Inspectorate at robert.wordsworth@planninginspectorate.gov.uk to apply for Rule Six status or to ask any related questions.