4 Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ

Planning appeal 3313574 at 4 Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NJ (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

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
Postcode: RG1 6NJ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy CC7Policy H3Policy CC8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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