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Dismissed30 April 20253348748

16A Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DE

Planning appeal 3348748 at 16A Kentwood Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6DE (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 16A Kentwood Hill and the surrounding area.

side and rear extensions to 2no. existing flats to convert them into 2no. self-contained dwellinghouses

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B
Postcode
RG31 6DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 16A Kentwood Hill and the surrounding area
  • whether the proposal makes an adequate contribution to affordable housing provision

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan through harm to character and appearance contrary to Policies H11 and CC7, and failure to provide adequate affordable housing contribution contrary to Policy H3, with material considerations not indicating the appeal should be decided otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H11Policy CC7Policy H3Policy CC9

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