Planning appeal decision
Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS
Planning appeal 3311309 at Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 18 August 2023 by Inspector Conde L, 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.
Erection of a new pool house and terrace to the rear garden of the property known as Rapleys
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- RG7 1LS
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 pool house's siting, scale and appearance, particularly its subordinate position to the main dwelling and the retention of ample open space, would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ADPP1ADPP6CS14CS19C1C3C6
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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