La Baguette, 7 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJ

Planning appeal 3367585 at La Baguette, 7 Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1PJ (Reading Borough Council) was allowed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Market Place/London Street Conservation Area; and preserve the setting of the nearby listed buildings.

the demolition of the existing building (façade retained) and erection of a five-storey building with a café, bed and breakfast, and ancillary spaces

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Worley E
Postcode: RG1 1PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Market Place/London Street Conservation Area; and preserve the setting of the nearby listed buildings

What decided it

The retention of the existing building façade as a non-designated heritage asset, combined with the proposed building's subordinate scale and infill position within the existing townscape, would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of nearby listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy CR15Policy EN1Policy EN3Policy EN6

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