Elcot Park Hotel Elcot Newbury RG20 8NJ

1. 1.The information submitted comprises a manufacturer's product datasheet and supporting correspondence relating to a proposed AcoustiFence acoustic barrier rather than a site-specific acoustic assessment. No site-specific evidence has been submitted to demonstrate the effectiveness of any proposed membrane in attenuating these particular noise characteristics, nor has any assessment been provided of the likely reduction in impact noise events or maximum noise levels (LAmax) at nearby residential receptors. Accordingly, Environmental Health Officers are not satisfied that the submitted information adequately demonstrates that the proposed mitigation would effectively control noise arising from the development. The proposed development would therefore give rise to impacts to neighbouring amenity from the noise generated from the proposed use. The proposal is therefore contrary to Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 2026 and Policy DM5 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review (2023-2041).
2. 2.Insufficient information has been submitted to show that development traffic will not have a cumulative impact on road safety and/or the local transport infrastructure, especially the road from the A4, which is narrow for much of its length causing a risk to traffic flow and highway safety. The applicant has failed to satisfy the Local Planning Authority that appropriate measures have been / will be taken to mitigate that impact. The proposal is therefore contrary to Government advice contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 2026 and Policy SP19 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review (2023-2041).
3. 3.The application site is located in an unsustainable location, having regard to its rural location and the lack of active travel and public transport options for the site. Therefore, the proposed development will not reduce the need for travel, improve and promote opportunities for healthy and safe travel, minimise the impacts of travel on the environment and help tackle climate change, or promote sustainable transport. This is contrary to Policies SP19 and DM42 of the West Berkshire Local Plan Review (2023-2041) and the National Planning Policy Framework 2026.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

RG20 8NJ

Date validated

26 February 2026