24 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SE

Planning appeal 3299930 at 24 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SE (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 January 2023 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the provision of affordable housing in the area.

the renewal of expired planning permission 161760/FUL - Construction of 2 semi-detached houses at the rear of 24-26 Wantage Road with access from Wilson Road

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Howell M
Postcode: RG30 2SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the provision of affordable housing in the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 24 and 26 Wantage Road with regard to outlook, light and privacy and 22 Wantage Road and 1, Wilson Road with regard to light and outlook
Whether the proposed development would provide adequate accommodation for future occupants, with regard to the overall floorspace, the floor space of Bedroom 3 and the size of the private outdoor space
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development failed to comply with the adopted Reading Local Plan 2019 on three material grounds—affordable housing contribution, neighbouring living conditions, and internal space standards—and these policy conflicts were not outweighed by the marginal housing supply benefit or short-term economic gains.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H3Policy CC8Policy H10Policy H5Policy CC7Policy H2Policy H11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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