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Dismissed14 January 20253349782

55 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4JS

Planning appeal 3349782 at 55 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4JS (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 14 January 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the access would be suitable for the proposed development.

creation of a 1 bedroom ground floor flat with associated parking and amenity space and change of use of the remainder of the property from Class C3 residential dwelling to Class E (e) consulting rooms

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
change of use · Change of use
Inspector
Han U
Postcode
RG18 4JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the access would be suitable for the proposed development
  • the effect of the proposed development on the safety and convenience of those using the highway and the character of the area with particular regard to parking

What decided it

The access is unsuitable for the proposed development as its insufficient width would require vehicles to wait on or reverse onto the A4, increasing potential for conflict between traffic movements and creating hazards for highway users.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS13Policy CS14Policy P1Policy TRANS.1

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