37 Hilcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 2SX

Planning appeal 3325238 at 37 Hilcot Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 2SX (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing building and erection of three new residential dwellings

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Robinson N
Postcode: RG30 2SX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook and levels of daylight

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through discordant gable features and would fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupants due to poor daylight and oppressive outlook in rear living spaces.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy H14Policy CC8

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