Planning appeal decision
24 Ibstock Close, Reading, RG30 2NU
Planning appeal 3343633 at 24 Ibstock Close, Reading, RG30 2NU (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area.
the replacement of an existing uPVC conservatory with a new gable-roofed single-storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- Reading Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- RG30 2NU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
What decided it
The proposed extension would be overly bulky and unacceptably prominent within the streetscene, and the substantial loss of the grass verge would unacceptably erode the character and appearance of the site and area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H9Policy CC7Design Guide to House Extensions Supplementary Planning Document (2021)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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