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Dismissed21 January 20253337127

9 Highmead Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NG

Planning appeal 3337127 at 9 Highmead Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7NG (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 January 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

‘the erection of two blocks of two flats (4 flats in total) with associated parking and access’

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B
Postcode
RG2 7NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on wildlife and trees
  • The effect of the proposal development on highway safety and neighbour amenity

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, failure to demonstrate protection of protected species and priority habitat, and harm to highway safety and neighbour amenity through parking displacement collectively outweighed the benefit of providing market housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 99

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