Planning appeal decision
3 Chazey Close, Chazey Heath, Reading, RG4 9ET
Planning appeal 3304547 at 3 Chazey Close, Chazey Heath, Reading, RG4 9ET (South Oxfordshire District Council) was allowed on 21 February 2023 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.
to subdivide the existing 7-bed dwelling to form 1x 5-bed dwelling and 1x 2-bed dwelling utilising existing parking and vehicular access to Chazey Close; single-storey front extension and addition of new porch and access; associated works
- Authority
- South Oxfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- RG4 9ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and alterations to form the additional dwelling would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the host property or the wider area, complying with Policies DES1, DES2 and H17 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2020.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DES1Policy DES2Policy H17South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2020South Oxfordshire Joint Design Guide 2020
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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