Planning appeal decision
Allport Cargo Services Ltd, Allport House Princes Street, Southampton, SO14 5RP
Planning appeal 3283829 at Allport Cargo Services Ltd, Allport House Princes Street, Southampton, SO14 5RP (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted under Class O of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to flood risk and noise impacts.
change of use of first floor of building in Class B1(a) (offices) to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses)
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SO14 5RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted under Class O of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to flood risk and noise impacts
What decided it
The proposal failed to comply with paragraphs O.2(1)(c) and O.2(1)(d) of Class O of the GPDO due to unmitigated flood risk and noise impacts that would compromise the safety and living conditions of future residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy MSA 16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 168Paragraph 159Paragraph 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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