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Dismissed22 December 20223302807

17 Laytom Rise, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FQ

Planning appeal 3302807 at 17 Laytom Rise, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6FQ (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2022 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including green infrastructure.

the change of use from amenity land to garden land, creation of vehicle access and erection of boundary treatments

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Howell M
Postcode
RG31 6FQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including green infrastructure

What decided it

The proposed development would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the area, including green infrastructure, by creating an oversized and uncharacteristic garden extension that damages openness and threatens the survival of a mature tree of amenity value.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS14Policy CS18Policy CS19West Berkshire Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document

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