9 Lime Close, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RD

Planning appeal 3275030 at 9 Lime Close, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 4RD (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area.

two storey side extension; single storey front and side extensions; single storey rear extension; roof alterations and raise ridge height to extend first floor and roof lights

Authority: New Forest District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans J
Postcode: SO45 4RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial increase in height and bulk of the extensions, combined with the gabled roof design creating a defined two-storey appearance, would harmfully draw the eye and be intrusively different from the modest neighbouring bungalows, contrary to local plan policies on character and appearance.

The modest benefits of improved amenity for the appellant and accessible location were outweighed by the adverse harm to the character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV3 of the New Forest District Local Plan Part 1: Planning Strategy (July 2020)Policy D1 of the Hythe and Dibden Neighbourhood Development Plan (Oct 2019)Policy D3 of the Hythe and Dibden Neighbourhood Development Plan (Oct 2019)

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