Planning appeal decision
37 Southcliff Road, Southampton, SO14 6HR
Planning appeal 3281155 at 37 Southcliff Road, Southampton, SO14 6HR (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of two-storey side extension with split basement level to create 1- bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- SO14 6HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The impact of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed development, with particular reference to internal and external private living space
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the inadequate private outdoor living space for future occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply and economic gains, particularly where the Council's housing land supply deficit is not acute and high design standards are a key aspect of sustainable development.
The adverse impacts of significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply contribution and economic gains; the conflict with the development plan is not outweighed by other considerations including the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SDP1SDP7SDP9CS13H7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 8Paragraph 69Paragraph 130
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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