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Allowed20 April 20263376563

Trinity Hall, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU

Planning appeal 3376563 at Trinity Hall, South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU (Reading Borough Council) was allowed on 20 April 2026 by Inspector Davies N, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve the settings of surrounding heritage assets.

change of use of existing building and extensions to provide 18 apartments

Authority
Reading Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
RG1 4QU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve the settings of surrounding heritage assets
  • Whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal caused no harm to character, appearance or heritage assets, and the s106 late-stage review mechanism (rather than an unviable upfront affordable housing contribution) satisfied the CIL tests and Policy H3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CC7Policy EN1Policy H2Policy H3Policy CC9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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