Planning appeal decision
14 Mariners Way, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9FN
Planning appeal 3304445 at 14 Mariners Way, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9FN (Fareham Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2022 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
external alterations to include a front extension, a rear balcony, a first floor side extension and a second floor extension
- Authority
- Fareham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- SO31 9FN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 12 and 16 Mariners Way, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal's height, scale and form would be incongruous in the context of the surrounding 2-storey houses and would result in unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS17Policy DSP3
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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