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Dismissed21 April 20223288214

248 Botley Road, Burridge, Southampton, SO31 1BL

Planning appeal 3288214 at 248 Botley Road, Burridge, Southampton, SO31 1BL (Fareham Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 April 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the open character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to local amenities and the adjacent public footpath.

detached garage outbuilding with room above, associated storage, landscaping and access

Authority
Fareham Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Roberts G
Postcode
SO31 1BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the open character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to local amenities and the adjacent public footpath
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking

What decided it

The scale, height and prominent siting of the proposed building would result in significant harm to the open character and spaciousness of the public footpath and surrounding area, contrary to policy CS17 of the Fareham Borough Core Strategy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS17 of the Fareham Borough Core Strategy (2011)DSP3 of the Fareham Borough Local Plan Part 2: Development Sites & Policies (2015)

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