The Battle Inn

[Tommy]

Guess what? Looks like it's going to be developed into yet MORE flats.

[annap]

Guess what? Looks like it's going to be developed into yet MORE flats.

What would you like to see done with it?

[OneGorman]

Flats make the most sense tbf.

[buseng]

Guess what? Looks like it's going to be developed into yet MORE flats.

What would you like to see done with it?

Anything but flats, note certain words in the article "No parking spaces". Just about sums it up that does. Another planning permission RBC can't say "NO" to.

Here's the link for those who haven't seen it.
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/readi ... e-16307588

[dave m]

You mean the derelict former pub that backs onto flats (beeen there since the 70's) and has flats opposite?
Good idea.
You're correct in that RBC didn't say "NO" as they couldn't

[Tommy]

Guess what? Looks like it's going to be developed into yet MORE flats.

What would you like to see done with it?

Perhaps a sculpture like this - the gateway to the Oxford Road.

[Tommy]

Guess what? Looks like it's going to be developed into yet MORE flats.

What would you like to see done with it?

Anything but flats, note certain words in the article "No parking spaces". Just about sums it up that does. Another planning permission RBC can't say "NO" to.

Here's the link for those who haven't seen it.
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/readi ... e-16307588

Yep. I don't care if it's just derelict. Just STOP building all these flats.

[buseng]

You mean the derelict former pub that backs onto flats (beeen there since the 70's) and has flats opposite?
Good idea.
You're correct in that RBC didn't say "NO" as they couldn't

Why, are they being held at knifepoint or something? What's the point of planning permissions if they are "told" what to say?

[spectrum64]

You mean the derelict former pub that backs onto flats (beeen there since the 70's) and has flats opposite?
Good idea.
You're correct in that RBC didn't say "NO" as they couldn't

Why, are they being held at knifepoint or something? What's the point of planning permissions if they are "told" what to say?

Planning authorities have to act in accordance with their planning guidelines and planning laws. If they refuse permission developers can seek to overturn the decision in court and local authorities have the cost of legal representation to defend the claim and the possibility of having to also pay for the barristers employed by the developer if the claim succeeds.

You need to complain to the government rather than local councils if you feel the law needs changing.