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Dismissed13 July 20223290972

London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD

Planning appeal 3290972 at London Road, Southampton, SO15 2AD (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2022 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

change of use of basement nightclub (sui generis use) and part of ground floor cafe/restaurant to Gentleman's Club (sui generis use) including extended hours of operation to Sunday - Thursday, 21:00 - 05:00 and Friday and Saturday 18:00 - 05.00

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
SO15 2AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant detrimental effects on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers through noise and disturbance from patrons dispersing through surrounding residential streets during extended hours, which would conflict with Policy AP8 and saved policies SDP1, SDP16 and REI7.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy AP8Policy SDP1Policy SDP16Policy REI7

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