125 Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ

Planning appeal 3327892 at 125 Highgrove Street, Reading, RG1 5EJ (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to communal amenity space, cycle and refuse storage.

the erection of 8 new dwellings (Use Class C3) including landscaping. Demolition of existing buildings within site, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 171477 dated 12 June 2018

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Francis L
Postcode: RG1 5EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to communal amenity space, cycle and refuse storage
the effect of the proposal upon character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal upon highway and public safety

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to living conditions of future occupiers resulting from the location of car parking spaces within the communal amenity area, combined with the undemonstrated ability of fire appliances to safely manoeuvre in the reduced space available, outweighed the acceptable effects on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TR5Policy CC5Policy H10Policy ENV9Policy EN14Policy CC7Policy TR3

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