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Dismissed2 February 20233309493

3 Soham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4JD

Planning appeal 3309493 at 3 Soham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4JD (Wokingham Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal upon the street scene, character of the area and host plot.

single storey side extension, first floor extension above garage and two storey front extension. Conversion of integrated garage to habitable accommodation and new 6ft fence to west boundary. Existing side extension was built in error believing it to be permitted development

Authority
Wokingham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
RG6 4JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal upon the street scene, character of the area and host plot

What decided it

The cumulative visual impact of the combined extensions, particularly the two-storey front extension and extensions to both sides at first floor level, would result in overdevelopment of the plot and be uncharacteristic of the street scene where spacing and visual gaps at first floor level are important to the character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy Policy CP1Core Strategy Policy CP3Borough Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

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