Land Between 26-32 Padnell Road , Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire , PO8 8DZ

Planning appeal 3279615 at Land Between 26-32 Padnell Road , Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire , PO8 8DZ (Havant Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of block of 6 flats with associated parking and bin/cycle storage

Authority: Havant Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: White J
Postcode: PO8 8DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the occupiers of 26 Padnell Road and 32 Padnell Road with particular regard to outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance and, additionally with regard to No 32, sunlight
the living conditions of local residents and free flow of traffic in Padnell Road from increased pressure for on-street parking

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits, even with the tilted balance engaged due to the lack of five-year housing land supply.

the significant harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic/social benefits, tipping against the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS16Policy DM13
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 124Paragraph 130Paragraph 219

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