Planning appeal decision
79 Lawrence Road, Southsea, PO5 1NX
Planning appeal 3285332 at 79 Lawrence Road, Southsea, PO5 1NX (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the terrace of which it forms part; and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Campbell Road Conservation Area.
for the erection of a rear dormer extension
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- PO5 1NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the terrace of which it forms part; and whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Campbell Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the Campbell Road Conservation Area through its incongruous and unduly top-heavy appearance that harms the historic townscape, and the public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSC23 of the Portsmouth Plan (2012)
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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