22 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BU

Planning appeal 3350138 at 22 Norcot Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BU (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Han U, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to whether or not it would result in an over-intensive use of the site.

a two bedroom residential unit

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Han U
Postcode: RG30 6BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to whether or not it would result in an over-intensive use of the site
whether or not the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupiers with regard to light, outlook and outdoor amenity space
whether or not it has been demonstrated that adequate bicycle storage would be provided for both the existing dwellings at the appeal site and the proposed development

What decided it

The proposed development would unduly harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with regard to light, outlook and outdoor amenity space, with these matters of significant weight outweighing the modest benefits of delivering one additional dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H10Policy H11Policy CC7Policy CC8Policy H5Policy H3Policy TR5

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