57, London Road, Cowplain, WATERLOOVILLE, PO8 8UJ

the erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings, following demolition of existing wall with associated parking and access

Authority: Havant Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of future occupants, with regard to garden space and outlook
What effect the lack of housing land supply should have in the decision

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and poor living conditions for future occupants demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in circumstances of housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of providing 2 additional dwellings to help meet housing need were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions of future occupants.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CS16 of the Havant Borough Core Strategy 2011

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