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Allowed10 January 20223278767

2 Recreation Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EN

Planning appeal 3278767 at 2 Recreation Road, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3EN (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 10 January 2022 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would secure acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of the existing dwelling with regard to external space.

construction of two-storey extension to form new three- bedroom family home with associated parking and garden space

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
RG7 3EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would secure acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of the existing dwelling with regard to external space

What decided it

The retained garden area, despite being modest in size, would be of sufficient quality and functionality to provide acceptable living conditions for the existing dwelling's occupiers, with good orientation and daylight/sunlight levels.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS14 of the West Berkshire Core Strategy 2006-2026 Development Plan DocumentPolicy P1 of the Housing Site Allocations DPD (2006-2026)Quality Design 2006 Supplementary Planning Document
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 54Paragraph 112

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