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Dismissed12 December 20253366165

9 Clay Close, Tilehurst, Reading , West Berkshire , RG31 5QB

Planning appeal 3366165 at 9 Clay Close, Tilehurst, Reading , West Berkshire , RG31 5QB (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2025 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the area.

Convert existing double garage into a new detached bungalow with flat roof rear extension

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tresise O
Postcode
RG31 5QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • effect of the proposed development on character and appearance of the area
  • effect on the living conditions of occupiers of 9 Clay Close and the proposed dwelling with particular reference to privacy, noise and disturbance
  • effect on the living conditions of occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to outlook
  • highway safety

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan across multiple policy areas (character and appearance, living conditions, and highway safety) and material considerations do not indicate the appeal should be decided otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy SP8Policy DM30Policy SP19Policy DM44

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.

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