®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed9 July 20266006433
2A, 2B, and 2C, West Hill, Reading, RG1 2PN
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
- 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.
Framework references: 58
Plan policies cited: Policy CC7, Policy EN12, Policy EN14, Policy CC8, Policy TR3, Policy H3
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