Planning appeal decision
47 Worsley Street, Southsea, PO4 9PR
Planning appeal 3279346 at 47 Worsley Street, Southsea, PO4 9PR (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2021 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.
for a side extension, replacement external windows and doors, loft conversion and detached garage
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- PO4 9PR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
- Whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The increased roof height creating a prominent gable end and dormer would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and the public benefits did not outweigh this less than substantial harm.
The benefits of enhanced internal and external living environments and local support did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the significance of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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