194 Waverley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2QG

Planning appeal 3342234 at 194 Waverley Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2QG (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Bell-Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide adequate amenity space for the two dwellings and an adequate number of bedrooms for the proposed dwelling.

demolition of an existing detached garage and replacement with new 2 bedroom residential dwelling

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bell-Williamson J
Postcode: RG30 2QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide adequate amenity space for the two dwellings and an adequate number of bedrooms for the proposed dwelling
the effect on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
the effect on trees and biodiversity
whether the proposal makes adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable overdevelopment with inadequate amenity space and harmful effects on character and appearance that could not be outweighed by the housing contribution.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H10Policy H11Policy H2Policy CC7Policy EN14Policy EN12Policy H3

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