Property improvement works and Thermal efficiency upgrades to 31 RBC properties. Works to each property will consist of fitting new External Wall insulation, new triple glazed windows and doors, minor roof adaptions, fitting of Air Source Heat pumps, central heating upgrades and associated works. All properties located on the Old Norcot Estate, Reading. Addresses include 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 42, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 59, 60, 61, 64, 66, 83, 87, 89 Bramshaw Road. 1, 4, 8 Wimborne Gardens. 158 Thirlmere Ave. 13 Ringwood Road. 61 Lyndhurst Road. 67 Lyndhurst Road. (Part Retrospective)

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which listed additional plans received, set out one response to the consultation and made an appraisal of information submitted on the siting of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs).  An additional condition regarding ASHPs was recommended.

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –    That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the carrying out of the development 220190/REG3 be authorised, subject to the conditions and informatives as recommended in the original report, with the additional condition as recommended in the update report.

(Councillor Emberson declared a prejudicial interest in the above item, on the basis that she would be involved in promoting the scheme as Lead Councillor for Housing.  She made a statement to the Committee but took no further part in the debate or decision.)