Planning appeal decision
112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU
Planning appeal 3310836 at 112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU (Wokingham Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 August 2023 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension and deck on the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining residential property, having regard to overbearing, natural light and privacy.
Erection of a rear extension and a raised platform comprising decking, railings, supporting stilts and stairs
- Authority
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hawkins S
- Postcode
- RG6 7LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extension and deck on the living conditions of occupiers of adjoining residential property, having regard to overbearing, natural light and privacy
What decided it
The extension's modest increase in height compared to the approved scheme resulted in limited adverse effects on neighbouring amenity, whereas the deck's design afforded clear views into neighbouring gardens and significantly eroded privacy despite screening measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP1Policy CP3Policy CC01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 56
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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