Planning appeal decision
118 Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HT
Planning appeal 3269184 at 118 Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HT (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of the property, with regard to the provision of internal communal space.
for the change of use from house in multiple occupancy (Class C4) to seven person/seven bedroom house in multiple occupancy (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- PO4 9HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of the property, with regard to the provision of internal communal space
What decided it
The under-provision of communal space and its poor functionality due to the linear layout of the property would cause harm to the living conditions of occupants, conflicting with development plan policy and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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