Planning appeal decision
56 West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UN
Planning appeal 3301137 at 56 West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UN (Fareham Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on Habitats Sites, with particular regard to nutrient levels in the Solent.
described on the application form as, “Demolition of existing single storey launderette and replacement with 3 storey 6 apartment block
- Authority
- Fareham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- PO16 9UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on Habitats Sites, with particular regard to nutrient levels in the Solent
What decided it
The proposal would result in adverse effects on internationally designated Solent sites from nutrient enrichment and would not comply with the Habitats Regulations, as adequate nitrate mitigation has not been provided.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategic Policy NE1Policy NE4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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