Planning appeal decision
13 St. Davids Road, Southsea, PO5 1QH
Planning appeal 3297683 at 13 St. Davids Road, Southsea, PO5 1QH (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, with particular regard to the site's location within the St Davids Road Conservation Area.
alterations to front boundary and extension of dropped kerb (resubmission of 21/01152/HOU)
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO5 1QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, with particular regard to the site's location within the St Davids Road Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would replicate the design of previously approved alterations at No. 15 St Davids Road by retaining part of the original wall and replacing the gate pillar to match existing, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area without harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PCS23
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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