®Planning appeal decision
3 Ridgemount Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7FG
Planning appeal 3312111 at 3 Ridgemount Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7FG (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 6 April 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of a 6 ft fence (retrospective)
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- SO16 7FG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed fence results in significant harm to the landscaped character and appearance of Bassett Avenue, a positive feature and important route into the City, contrary to development plan policies and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SDP9SDP12NE6CS13BAS 4BAS 9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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