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Reservoir (Covered) and Pump House, Bishops Road, Tutts Clump, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6JU
Planning appeal 3312565 at Reservoir (Covered) and Pump House, Bishops Road, Tutts Clump, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6JU (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 21 August 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposal is in an appropriate location, with particular regard to the proposal's effect on the relationship of the settlement within the open countryside and access to services and facilities.
the ‘demolition of former water pumping station reservoir, associated plant and buildings, replacement with detached 5-bed dwelling with integral garage
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- RG7 6JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether or not the proposal is in an appropriate location, with particular regard to the proposal's effect on the relationship of the settlement within the open countryside and access to services and facilities
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area including the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- the effect of the development on ecology
What decided it
The proposal fails to satisfy the infill development criteria in Policy C1 and would extend the existing frontage in conflict with the development plan's presumption against residential development outside settlement boundaries, and this harm to location and character is not outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C1Policy ADPP1Policy CS1Policy ADPP5Policy CS14Policy CS19Policy C3Policy CS17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79
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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