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Allowed9 October 20266011720

Birchwood House, Kiln Ride, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8TA

Planning appeal 6011720 at Birchwood House, Kiln Ride, Upper Basildon, Reading, RG8 8TA (West Berkshire) was allowed on 9 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

relocation of driveway and access alterations at the existing property

Authority
West Berkshire
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
RG8 8TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would conserve the natural beauty of the National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed development would not result in material harm to the landscape character of the National Landscape and would improve pedestrian safety on the PROW, allowing the benefits identified to support compliance with the development plan as a whole.

the little weight to environmental benefits, moderate weight to PROW safety and National Landscape access improvements, and substantial weight to design quality compliance indicated that the proposed development would accord with the development plan when read as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy DM26Policy SP8Policy SP1Policy DM1Policy DM35Policy SP2Policy SP11Policy DM15

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