65a Bedford Road, Reading, RG1 7EX

Planning appeal 6014625 at 65a Bedford Road, Reading, RG1 7EX (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 September 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.

rear elevation dormer extension and internal alterations

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written Part 1
Development: residential
Postcode: RG1 7EX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dormer extension would appear as an overly-large and incongruous feature in the prominent corner location, unduly dominating its host property and harming the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy CC7 and Framework policy DP3(1).

the private benefits of improved accommodation merited little weight against the unacceptable harm to character and appearance and failure to integrate with and enhance surroundings, which was the overriding consideration

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7 of the Reading Borough Local Plan (adopted 2019)policy DP3(1) of the Framework

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