Planning appeal decision
Nestledown Curdridge Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LD
Planning appeal 3272076 at Nestledown Curdridge Lane, Waltham Chase, Southampton, SO32 2LD (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2021 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of European protected sites.
demolition of existing bungalow, annexe and music room and construction of 1 one and a half storey 1/2 storey 4 bed property and 1 3 bed rooms in roof bungalow
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parker R
- Postcode
- SO32 2LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of European protected sites
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, with reference to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The failure to provide sufficient information and secure mitigation measures to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of European protected sites in the Solent, as required by the Habitats Regulations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP16Policy DM15Policy DM16Policy DM17
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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