®Planning appeal decision
1 Blenheim Gardens, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 3RN
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy CS16 of the Core Strategy, Policy H4 of the Local Plan, Policy CS22 of the Core Strategy, Policy SDP1(i) of the Local Plan, Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.