Planning appeal decision
7 Stinchar Drive, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4QJ
Planning appeal 3283835 at 7 Stinchar Drive, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4QJ (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Manning J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension to form extended kitchen/living area and two storey side extension to provide additional bedroom
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Manning J
- Postcode
- SO53 4QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the scheme makes appropriate provision for off street parking
What decided it
The existence of genuine alternative modes of public transport (Bus Route 43 and Chandler's Ford train station within 12-minute walk) justified parking provision below the set standards, combined with the limited harm to character and appearance from the extensions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy COM2Policy E1Policy E2 (a) & (b)Policy T2Annex G
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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