®Planning appeal decision
The Sun PH, 16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD
Planning appeal 3363075 at The Sun PH, 16 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD (Reading Borough Council) was allowed on 23 December 2025 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the listed building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Mary's Butts/Castle Street Conservation Area.
erection of illuminated sign to front elevation
- Authority
- Reading Borough Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- RG1 7RD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the works preserve the listed building or its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St Mary's Butts/Castle Street Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed sign's consistency with existing consented signage in scale, design and illumination, combined with its reversible nature and location between windows, means it preserves the listed building's special interest and the conservation area's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy OU4
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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