Planning appeal decision
12 Blake Road, Drayton And Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1ET
Planning appeal 3266074 at 12 Blake Road, Drayton And Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1ET (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would have an unduly harmful impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
construction of front extension, following demolition of existing front porch. Construction of part two-storey, part single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing extension, including external alterations
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- PO6 1ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would have an unduly harmful impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- Whether the proposal would be materially harmful to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The Council's confirmation that it would have recommended approval, combined with the Inspector's satisfaction that the scheme would not cause unduly harmful impacts on neighbouring living conditions or character and appearance subject to appropriate conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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