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Dismissed16 February 20266001530

Greenways, Aldworth Road,, Upper Basildon,, Reading, RG8 8NH

Planning appeal 6001530 at Greenways, Aldworth Road,, Upper Basildon,, Reading, RG8 8NH (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 16 February 2026 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (NL) with regard to the effect on dark skies.

demolition of existing detached dwelling and outbuildings, erection of a detached 6-bedroom dwelling with attached garage and cycle store

Authority
West Berkshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Rose C
Postcode
RG8 8NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (NL) with regard to the effect on dark skies
  • whether the proposal would harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy
  • the effect of the proposal on flood risk with particular regard to surface water drainage

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds: harmful effect on character and appearance through its scale and architectural detailing, significant harm to neighbouring privacy from the balcony, and inadequate surface water drainage strategy without sufficient evidence of feasibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy SP7Policy DM30Policy SP6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 135Paragraph 12

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