®Planning appeal decision
36 Wantage Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2SF
Planning appeal 3298149 at 36 Wantage Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2SF (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding street scene.
conversion of roof space to first floor flat No 36A with dormer structures to form bedroom and bathroom
- Authority
- Reading Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- RG30 2SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding street scene
What decided it
The scale and proportions of the proposed dormers, particularly the large flat-roofed front dormer, would harmfully dominate the roof slope and be inconsistent with the character of the street scene, contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CC7Policy H9
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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