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Allowed27 July 20233313840

The Filberts , The Chase, Calcot, West Berkshire, Reading, RG31 7RB

Planning appeal 3313840 at The Filberts , The Chase, Calcot, West Berkshire, Reading, RG31 7RB (West Berkshire District Council) was allowed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Thomas G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing office building and erection of a part two/three storey 66 bedroom care home (C2 use class) for the elderly and associated works

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Thomas G
Postcode
RG31 7RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effects of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of outlook

What decided it

The site's location at a point where the road curves, combined with open land opposite and the reduced connectivity with surrounding properties, allows the increased height and massing to be tolerated and successfully integrated into the townscape without harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS14CS16CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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