3 Bridges Grove, Earley, Reading, RG6 1FG

Planning appeal 3272559 at 3 Bridges Grove, Earley, Reading, RG6 1FG (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2021 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the change of use from existing 6-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)(Use Class C4) to 7-bed HMO (Sui Generis) including conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation and changes to fenestration

Authority: Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: O'Connor H
Postcode: RG6 1FG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the level of off-street parking provision is appropriate
Whether the proposal creates satisfactory living conditions for future occupants having regard to internal space provision

What decided it

The proposed parking arrangement would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and the third parking space could not be secured as it lay outside the applicant's control.

The limited benefit of providing additional residential accommodation was outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance and the inability to secure a suitable level of on-site parking, with conflict with development plan policies attracting significant weight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CP6Policy TB21Policy CC07Policy TB07Principle R14Principle P2Principle R17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 111Paragraph 124

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