Planning appeal decision
4 Tofrek Terrace, Reading, RG30 2JS
Planning appeal 3271422 at 4 Tofrek Terrace, Reading, RG30 2JS (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 September 2022 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
part one, part two storey rear extension without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 200982, dated 21 October 2020
- Authority
- Reading Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- RG30 2JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 and 5 Tofrek Terrace with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The increased depth at first-floor level would create an excessively large, bulky and overbearing addition that would harmfully enclose the rear of the neighbouring property at No 3 and fail to respect the character and appearance of the original dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC7Policy H9Policy CC8
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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