®Planning appeal decision
4 Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ
the demolition of existing dwelling house and large detached garage and erection of new building comprising of two buildings of 1 detached and 2 x semi detached dwellings with associated uses
- Authority
- Reading Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lo S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for affordable housing, with regard to planning obligations
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 6 Downshire Square, with regard to daylight, outlook and loss of privacy
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents to the rear of the site, with regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area through the introduction of high-density parking and built form that would erode the spacious character of the area, and this harm could not be outweighed by the public benefits offered.
Framework references: 205, 206, 208
Plan policies cited: Policy EN1, Policy EN3, Policy CC7, Policy H3, Policy CC8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.