Planning appeal decision
21, Upton Crescent, Nursling, SO16 8AA
Planning appeal 3280916 at 21, Upton Crescent, Nursling, SO16 8AA (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 6 January 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
Proposed front, rear and side extensions and raising of roof for 1st floor accommodation (resubmission)
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- SO16 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The varied character of Upton Crescent, with numerous examples of extended properties at roof level and differing roof forms and ridge heights, meant the proposed extensions would not appear incongruous or dominant within the local context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy COM2Policy E1Paragraph 7.12
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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