®Planning appeal decision
4 Theobald Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6YA
Retrospective planning application to regularise 4 x 3 m log cabin installed on a level base and 4.8X 4.4 m wooden decking. The log cabin height is 241.5 cm, and its base starts just above ground level. Decking with steps
- Authority
- West Berkshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.3 Theobald Drive with particular regard to privacy, and on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.5 Theobald Drive with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The development would result in significant harmful overlooking into the windows of No.5 Theobald Drive, contrary to the local plan policies requiring no unacceptable harm from overlooking and loss of privacy, particularly in areas with large mature gardens where higher privacy expectations apply.
Plan policies cited: Policy SP7, Policy DM28, Policy DM30
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