Planning appeal decision
10 Graffham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DJ
Planning appeal 3289221 at 10 Graffham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4DJ (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed on 10 May 2022 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: impact of the development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area.
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of two storey side extension
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
- Postcode
- RG6 4DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- impact of the development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area
- the impact of the proposed development on the amenity of the occupiers of no 2 Selsey Way with particular regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The angled relationship between the appeal site and the neighbouring property, combined with the existing boundary wall and the set back design of the extension, means the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions despite marginal breach of separation distance guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP1CP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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