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Allowed16 August 20243343997

8 Avebury Square, Reading, RG1 5JH

Planning appeal 3343997 at 8 Avebury Square, Reading, RG1 5JH (Reading Borough Council) was allowed on 16 August 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 site and area.

a single and double storey extension

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McAndrew R
Postcode
RG1 5JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the site and area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of No. 7 and No.9 Avebury Square

What decided it

The proposed extensions would sit comfortably within the context of the appeal property and street scene, respecting character and appearance while not unacceptably harming the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CC7Policy H9Policy CC8

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