®Planning appeal decision
209 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO17 1TU
Planning appeal 3267693 at 209 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO17 1TU (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and amenity of the area, having particular regard to the mix and balance of households in the local community.
change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 House in Multiple Occupation
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- SO17 1TU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and amenity of the area, having particular regard to the mix and balance of households in the local community
What decided it
The absence of a supporting statement and marketing evidence to demonstrate exceptional circumstances, combined with the intensification of use that would further unbalance an already heavily concentrated HMO area.
The Inspector did not undertake a planning balance exercise; the decision was determined in accordance with the development plan, which the appellant did not overcome.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy H4 of the City of Southampton Local Plan ReviewSaved Policy SDP1(i) of the City of Southampton Local Plan ReviewPolicy CS16 of the City of Southampton Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document
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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