21 Park Crescent, Reading, RG30 2NL

Planning appeal 6004708 at 21 Park Crescent, Reading, RG30 2NL (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 June 2026 by Inspector S Sharp, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed garage conversion on the living conditions of future occupiers of No 20 Park Crescent with regard to outlook and whether it is overbearing.

single storey extension and garage conversion

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: S Sharp
Postcode: RG30 2NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed garage conversion on the living conditions of future occupiers of No 20 Park Crescent with regard to outlook and whether it is overbearing

What decided it

The material increase in height and massing of the garage conversion would create an unacceptable overbearing effect and harm to outlook for future occupiers of the neighbouring property due to its proximity and dominance within their field of vision from the patio area.

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Development plan policies: Policy H9Policy CC8Policy CC7

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