®Planning appeal decision
10-12 Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BT
Planning appeal 3265882 at 10-12 Church Street, Theale, Reading, RG7 5BT (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 30 June 2021 by Inspector Britnell S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Theale High Street/Blossom Hill Conservation Area and the terrace at 6-12 Church Street which is a non-designated heritage asset.
the erection of 2no. two bedroom chalet bungalows with vehicle parking and landscaping. Proposal includes dropped kerb and vehicle crossover
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Britnell S
- Postcode
- RG7 5BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Theale High Street/Blossom Hill Conservation Area and the terrace at 6-12 Church Street which is a non-designated heritage asset
What decided it
The limited harm to the non-designated heritage asset was outweighed by the benefits of efficient land use, the contribution of two dwellings to housing supply, and the sustainable location with access to local services
The limited harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset was outweighed by the benefits of efficient land use, housing contribution, and sustainable location
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy CS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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