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Dismissed9 May 20233306594

40 Portsview Avenue, Fareham, PO16 8LU

Planning appeal 3306594 at 40 Portsview Avenue, Fareham, PO16 8LU (Fareham Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 May 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as, “Demolition of existing bungalow + garage. Construction of 2No semi-detached chalet bungalows

Authority
Fareham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
PO16 8LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed chalet bungalows would appear noticeably constricted and cramped within their plots in a prominent corner location, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policy D1 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy H1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126

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