From: Tony Grover <tonyg@bdssurveyors.co.uk>

Sent: 29 September 2017 12:50

To: Chakadya, Ralph

Subject: Re: 171321CLP 26 Alexandra Road

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Hello Ralph,

Thanks for your mail, I confirm the instruction for the application to be withdrawn.  I'll put together a planning application for submission shortly.

A quick query on the content of the planning application - to give some background information, the house is in the process of being sold and the requirement to obtain consent to convert the house back into a single dwelling is entirely for the comfort of the prospective purchaser, as that's their intention should the sale proceed.

On the proviso that the conversion works will consist entirely of internal alterations and no changes to the exterior, is it necessary for the planning application to include existing and proposed floor plans and elevations, or can the site plan and location plan drawing be sufficient to secure the necessary change of use element.

Look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Regards

Tony

Tony Grover DipSurv MRICS MCABE Chartered Building Surveyor
Tel: 0118 9884477 Mob: 07715 761193 Email: tonyg@bdssurveyors.co.uk Web: www.bdssurveyors.co.uk	Windward House Hollow Lane Shinfield, Reading Berkshire, RG2 9DX
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From: Chakadya, Ralph <Ralph.Chakadya@reading.gov.uk>
Sent: 29 September 2017 12:12
To: Tony Grover
Subject: 171321CLP 26 Alexandra Road

Dear Tony

As discussed in our telephone conversation today, the above application will not be supported as submitted, as the proposed conversion from 3 flats to a single dwelling is considered to constitute a material change of use that would require planning permission. This follows advise from the Council’s Legal Officer who referred to the 2000 High Court decision involving a change of use of a building containing 7 flats to use as a single dwellinghouse (Richmond upon Thames L.B v SoS & another 28/3/00), that concluded that local planning authorities are required to take into consideration planning policies when considering whether a material change of use has occurred. In this regard the proposal would need to be considered in accordance with policy CS17 (Protecting the Existing Housing Stock) of the Reading Core Strategy that seeks to protect the existing housing stock within the borough.

You are therefore advised to submit a planning application for the proposal. Without prejudging the outcome of the application, a proposal that would create a large family dwelling in an Article 4 area dominated by Houses in Multiple Occupation will be supported.

You now have the option to withdraw the current application and submit a full application for the proposal or let the application be determined as submitted. If you let the application be determined as submitted, the decision would be to refuse the granting of a Lawful Certificate.

If you opt to submit a planning application, the earliest a decision could be made is after the 21 day statutory consultation period from the date the application is validated. Details on submitting a planning application are available on the Council’s website.

I hope this is helpful.

Ralph Chakadya 

Senior Planning Officer 

Reading Borough Council

Planning, Development and Regulatory Services

Bridge Street

Reading RG1 2LU

Telephone: 0118 937 2993

Mobile: 07855126057

Mobex: 86057

Fax: 0118 939 0435

Email: Ralph.chakadya@reading.gov.uk

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