74 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 4AW

the conversion of a Class E office to 2no flats C3 to first floor areas

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hughes S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character of the district centre including the functionality of the retained commercial unit
the living conditions of the occupiers of the proposed flat, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, sunlight and daylight
whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan by harming the vitality and viability of the district centre and failing to provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh these harms.

Framework references: 65

Plan policies cited: Policy RL1, Policy RL3, Policy CC7, Policy CC8, Policy H3, Policy CC9

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