Land to West of Anchor House , Wicor Path, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9QT

Planning appeal 3293478 at Land to West of Anchor House , Wicor Path, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9QT (Fareham Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Portchester (Castle Street) Conservation Area.

the erection of a detached three-bedroomed house

Authority: Fareham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A
Postcode: PO16 9QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Portchester (Castle Street) Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of a single dwelling contribution to housing supply.

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefits from housing supply and economic activity from a single dwelling

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS17 of the Fareham Borough Core Strategy (2011)Policy DSP5 of the Fareham Local Plan Part 2: Development Sites and Policies (2015)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202Paragraph 11

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