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Dismissed31 August 20223297140

1 Blenheim Gardens, Southampton, SO17 3RN

Planning appeal 3297140 at 1 Blenheim Gardens, Southampton, SO17 3RN (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area including the balance and mix of housing.

existing 6 Bedroom HMO (C4) to be converted to 2 No separate 3 Bedroom HMO's (C4) ground floor and first floor

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilkinson F
Postcode
SO17 3RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area including the balance and mix of housing
  • the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Solent Special Protection Areas
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would exacerbate an already excessive concentration of HMOs in the area (increasing from 48% to 50% of properties within 40 metres, far exceeding the 10% policy threshold) and would adversely affect the integrity of the Solent Special Protection Areas through increased recreational disturbance without required mitigation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS16 of the Core StrategyPolicy H4 of the Local PlanPolicy CS22 of the Core StrategyPolicy SDP1(i) of the Local PlanPolicy CS5 of the Core Strategy

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