Erection of a mixed-use development comprising two commercial units on the ground floor (157.5 sqm), 26 residential units, associated landscaping, car and cycle parking.

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

Comments were received and considered.

Resolved –

          That planning permission for application 220776/FUL be refused for the following reason:

          That in the absence of a completed legal agreement to secure an acceptable amount of Affordable Housing, the proposal fails to contribute adequately to the housing needs of Reading Borough and the need to provide sustainable mixed and balanced communities. As such the proposal is contrary to Policy H3 of the Reading Borough Local Plan 2019 and Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document 2021.