Construction of a 4-bedroom dwelling, garage, and associated works

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

That application 190087/FUL be refused for the following reasons:

1.       The proposed development, by reason of size, detailed design, materials and layout would fail to maintain and enhance the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy CC7 (Design and the Public Realm), and Policy H11 (Development of Private Residential Gardens) of the Reading Borough Local Plan 2019;

2.       The proposed development, by reason of its bulk, scale, and massing and proximity to adjoining properties would be overbearing to, and result in a loss of privacy and outlook for existing residents contrary to Policy CC8 (Safeguarding Amenity) of the Reading Borough Local Plan 2019;

3.       The proposed development, by reason of its lack of an acceptable contribution towards the provision of Affordable Housing, and in the subsequent absence of a completed legal agreement to secure an acceptable contribution towards the provision of Affordable Housing, including an obligation for Affordable Housing to be applied on a cumulative basis should the building subsequently be extended/altered (to create further units) or units sub-divided, fails to contribute adequately to the housing needs of Reading Borough, contrary to policy H3 (Affordable Housing) of the Reading Borough Local Plan 2019, and the Council’s Adopted Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2013.