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Dismissed28 April 20233301610

Water Tower Store, Land Between 54-54A, Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BU

Planning appeal 3301610 at Water Tower Store, Land Between 54-54A, Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BU (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 April 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the setting and significance of the Water Tower a Grade II Listed Building.

conversion of existing Water Tower store to a dwelling house with new doors replacing existing and associated uses

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Aqbal M
Postcode
RG30 6BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character of the area and the setting and significance of the Water Tower a Grade II Listed Building
  • Whether the proposal would offer acceptable living accommodation for the occupiers of the proposed dwelling
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent Water Tower
  • Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the listed Water Tower, combined with unacceptable living conditions for both the proposed dwelling occupants and existing neighbours, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of providing a single one-bedroom dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1Policy CC7Policy EN6Policy H10Policy CC8Policy H3Policy CC9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 195Paragraph 202

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