Planning appeal decision
Land Between Grange Road And St Cross Road , Grange Road , Winchester , Hampshire, SO23 9RT
Planning appeal 3307377 at Land Between Grange Road And St Cross Road , Grange Road , Winchester , Hampshire, SO23 9RT (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Rogers J, 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.
the erection of a detached 3-bed dwelling along with associated hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- SO23 9RT
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 dwelling would interrupt and disrupt the open and verdant character of the grassy strip, which is a defining feature of the area, and would not constitute a logical addition to the pattern of development, thereby causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policies DM15 and DM16.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP13DM15DM16DS1DM1CP1CP2
- 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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