32 apartments to be added to Thames Valley Park scheme in Reading
Following a prior approval granted earlier this year for the conversion of an existing office block into 62 new apartments under Class MA, we were delighted to learn that a proposed two-storey roof extension to the same building has also received approval from Wokingham Council.
Designed by Rohacs Architects, the approved Class AA Permitted Development scheme will deliver a further 32 apartments through the addition of two new storeys, maximising the potential of the existing building and supporting the efficient delivery of new homes. Create were appointed by Sphere 25, acting on behalf of TVP Investments Limited, to support both applications.
Working closely with the wider project team, Create provided Daylight and Sunlight Assessment services for the Class MA and Class AA submissions. Our assessments addressed the specific prior approval requirements relating to the provision of adequate natural light to all habitable rooms, as well as the impact of the roof extension on the amenity of the existing building and neighbouring properties.
Together, the two approvals will enable the transformation of the former office building into a total of 94 new homes, demonstrating the effective use of permitted development rights to deliver high-quality residential accommodation.
“Create were appointed to prepare a Daylight and Sunlight Assessment in support of a Class AA upward extension permitted development application. The report was delivered on time, was of a high professional standard, and fully addressed the technical requirements of the relevant condition.
The assessment was clear, robust and proportionate, providing the necessary assurance that the proposal complied with the Class AA criteria. This was essential in securing the prior approval.
We found Create to be responsive, reliable and easy to work with. And so, we often recommend them for work associated with permitted development or full planning applications.”
Tom Woodage, Assistant Planner at Sphere25
