®Planning appeal decision
4 Theobald Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6YA
Planning appeal 6001992 at 4 Theobald Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, West Berkshire, RG31 6YA (West Berkshire District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- RG31 6YA
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP7Policy DM28Policy DM30
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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