®Planning appeal decision
139, Hampton Lane, Blackfield, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1WE
erection of a single storey side and rear extension and change of use of ground floor from Class E retail to two x one-bedroom flats
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harrington S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the provision of local services and facilities
What decided it
The absence of any evidence of marketing to demonstrate the existing retail use is not commercially sustainable, combined with evidence that the use remains well-used and benefits the community, means the proposal conflicts with Policy ECON6 and the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
The modest housing contribution and economic benefits during construction were outweighed by the significant harm from loss of an active commercial use that provides benefit to the community and which the Framework seeks to retain.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy ECON6, Policy DM18
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.