57 Birdhill Avenue, Reading, RG2 7JU

Planning appeal 3374709 at 57 Birdhill Avenue, Reading, RG2 7JU (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

Single storey rear extension and rear side change in garden level (land raising)

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Thomas M
Postcode: RG2 7JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of 56 and 58 Birdhill Avenue in relation to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The substantial loss of privacy caused to the occupants of 58 Birdhill Avenue by the elevated land raising and hardstanding, which created extensive overlooking of their rear garden and patio, was not capable of adequate mitigation and constituted unacceptable harm that could not be outweighed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H9Policy CC7Policy CC8Policy H10

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