2A, 2B, And 2C, West Hill, Reading, RG1 2PN

Planning appeal 6006433 at 2A, 2B, And 2C, West Hill, Reading, RG1 2PN (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 July 2026 by Inspector P Brennan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the design of the dwellings and biodiversity of the site with regard to the provision of soft landscaping.

the erection of 3no. dwellings to be used as 3no. C4 - small HMO's with associated parking & landscaping, including cycle and bin store

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: P Brennan
Postcode: RG1 2PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the design of the dwellings and biodiversity of the site with regard to the provision of soft landscaping
Whether the proposal provides suitable living conditions with regard to the national space standards and access to sunlight and daylight
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 112-122 Southampton Street, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, and access to garden space
The effect of the development on highway safety
Whether the proposal would make a suitable financial contribution towards off-site affordable housing

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupiers, outweighed the benefits of housing provision and affordable housing contribution.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy EN12Policy EN14Policy CC8Policy TR3Policy H3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 58

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