Planning appeal decision
14 Coward Road, Gosport, PO12 2LP
Planning appeal 3284247 at 14 Coward Road, Gosport, PO12 2LP (Gosport Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and Alverstoke Conservation Area.
proposed loft conversion
- Authority
- Gosport Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO12 2LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and Alverstoke Conservation Area
- whether the absence of sufficient parking on site would be detrimental to highway safety
What decided it
The proposed dormer would be largely screened from public views, would sit reasonably comfortably within the rear roofscape consistent with the local context of similar roof extensions on neighbouring properties, and would not harm the character and appearance of the host property or conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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