27-33 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AA

Planning appeal 3347609 at 27-33 Christchurch Road, Reading, RG2 7AA (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 27-33 Christchurch Road, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Christchurch Road Conservation Area.

part converting an existing house and 9 flats to 12 flats including extensions to lower ground and ground floors

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Tucker A
Postcode: RG2 7AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the works upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as 27-33 Christchurch Road, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Christchurch Road Conservation Area
Whether it would secure adequate living conditions for its future occupants
The effect of the proposal on trees
Whether the loss of the existing four storey dwelling would be acceptable in principle

What decided it

The considerable harm to the significance of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupants, outweighed the limited public benefits of two additional dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy EN6Policy H5Policy CC8Policy H10Policy EN14Policy H8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 209Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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