Planning appeal decision
111 Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HT
Planning appeal 3291864 at 111 Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HT (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 113 Prince Albert Road.
retrospective application for the construction of a single storey rear/side extension
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO4 9HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 113 Prince Albert Road
What decided it
The existence of a pre-existing similar extension in the same location, combined with conditions controlling overlooking and the modest increase in length compared to the previous structure, meant the proposal would not cause significant harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PCS23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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