Planning appeal decision
1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8ET
Planning appeal 3281488 at 1 Bryant Place, Purley On Thames, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8ET (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 10 November 2022 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including with reference to a protected tree.
erection of two storey house with associated amenity space and car parking
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies H
- Postcode
- RG8 8ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including with reference to a protected tree
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to living space and outside amenity space
- The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
What decided it
The proposal's design, scale and location would respect the character and appearance of the area, living conditions would be acceptable, and biodiversity would be protected and enhanced through appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy CS18Policy ADPP1Policy CS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127Paragraph 130Paragraph 174
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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