85 Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RB

Planning appeal 3327206 at 85 Hamilton Road, Reading, RG1 5RB (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2024 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area.

the demolition of existing garage and replacement with new single garage. Part single storey extension excluding basement, part 2.5 storey extension excluding basement following demolition of existing rear outhouse extension. Removal of single pier to front boundary and insertion of new ironwork gate, and associated changes to fenestration

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Praine N
Postcode: RG1 5RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the area including the Conservation Area
The effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The harm to the historic character and significance of the Conservation Area and the Building of Townscape Merit, combined with unresolved highway safety concerns regarding vehicles waiting for gates to open, outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy EN4Policy EN6Policy H9Policy TR3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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