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James Middleton contests neighbour’s latest appeal for ‘cubist’ house
James Middleton is challenging a neighbour’s latest appeal to build a modern-style house in the Berkshire countryside.
The dispute involves David Alderton, whose proposed design has been described by opponents as a poor fit for the village.
The proposal has been refused multiple times, and the parish council has objected five times.
Middleton lives opposite the planned site in a Grade II-listed farmhouse with his wife and their young son.
His planning consultant says the house would look out of place and significantly affect the listed farmhouse.
Alderton rejects the objections, accusing Middleton’s representative of making false claims, including about flooding.
The Planning Inspectorate will consider the latest appeal, and Middleton’s side hopes it will uphold the previous view.
James Middleton is challenging his neighbour David Alderton’s latest appeal for a proposed “cubist”-style house in Berkshire.
Middleton lives opposite the planned building in a Grade II-listed farmhouse.
His planning consultant argues the design is out of place and would significantly affect the farmhouse.
Alderton disputes claims made by Middleton’s representative, including claims about flooding.
The parish council has objected to the proposal five times, and the article says it has been refused multiple times.
- Who
- James Middleton is challenging neighbour David Alderton’s appeal.
- What
- The appeal concerns plans for a “cubist”-style house.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Berkshire countryside, near Middleton’s home.
- Why
- Middleton and the parish council say the proposed design is unsuitable for the site and village.
James Middleton and parish council
David Alderton
Design
James Middleton and parish council
Middleton’s planning consultant says the house resembles a row of shops and is “alien in this landscape”; the parish council says it is at odds with the village’s tone.
David Alderton
Alderton is appealing for his proposed “cubist”-style house; the article does not state his view on the design’s fit with the village.
Flooding claims
James Middleton and parish council
Middleton’s representative has raised concerns about flooding.
David Alderton
Alderton accuses the representative of making “false and disingenuous” claims about flooding.
Middleton accused Alderton of repeatedly trespassing on his land and contacted Thames Valley Police.
Alderton appealed over plans for a “cubist”-style home, and Middleton enlisted a planning consultant to challenge the appeal.
- Applicant
- David Alderton
- Objector
- James Middleton
- Location
- Berkshire countryside
- Parish council objections
- Five
- Middleton’s home
- Grade II-listed farmhouse
What people are saying
It’s been refused multiple times, and we hope the Planning Inspectorate takes the same consistent view as last time.
I’m up for the fight chap, hope you are, it’s gonna get brutal.