Planning appeal decision
4 Buckingham Road, Petersfield, GU32 3AZ
Planning appeal 3315029 at 4 Buckingham Road, Petersfield, GU32 3AZ (South Downs) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development has a harmful effect on the character of the area and living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
Garage conversion to a mixed use of C3 and Sui Generis for a salon
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- GU32 3AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development has a harmful effect on the character of the area and living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- The development's effects upon highway safety
What decided it
The development would generate unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents through the operation of the salon use, including vehicle movements and customer activity, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be adequately mitigated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD5Policy SD22
- 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.
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