Land between 26 - 32 Padnell Road, Cowplain, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 26 Padnell Road and 32 Padnell Road with particular regard to outlook, privacy, sunlight, disturbance and noise
• Whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers of plot 1, with particular regard to garden space, and plots 3 and 4 with particular regard to sunlight, and whether adequate cycle storage and refuse collection arrangements would be provided
• The effect on highway safety

What decided it

The significant and demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of both existing and future occupiers substantially outweighs the modest housing benefits, particularly given the conflict with Policy CS16 and the Framework's requirements for high-quality design and amenity.

The modest benefits of four dwellings in a sustainable location and economic/social benefits from construction and occupation were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of existing and future occupiers, despite the engagement of the tilted balance due to lack of five-year housing land supply.