®Planning appeal decision
75 Jacobs Gutter Lane, Totton, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 9FU
Without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding, consisting of a shipping container which has been adapted to include timber cladding, a pitched roof, uPVC windows and French doors and which is situated forward of the principal elevation of the dwelling house, in the approximate position marked with a black cross on the attached plan
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Curnow R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the building on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the building on the living conditions of the occupants of 75 Jacobs Gutter Lane, having particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the building on highway safety
What decided it
The building's small size, limited office capacity, extensive on-site parking and turning area, and good visibility from the highway mean that its use as an office would not result in dangerous highway conditions or unacceptable effects on neighbouring amenity or character and appearance.
Framework references: 111, 12
Plan policies cited: LP Policy ENV3, New Forest District Council Local Plan Part One: Planning Strategy Policy ENV3
Judgments cited: Gabbitas v SSE & Newham BC [1985] JPL 630; Skerritts of Nottingham Ltd v SSETR (No. 2) [2002] EWCA Civ 5569
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.