Planning appeal decision
3 Long Barrow Close, South Wonston, Hampshire, SO21 3ED
Planning appeal 3317927 at 3 Long Barrow Close, South Wonston, Hampshire, SO21 3ED (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2023 by Inspector Redford R, 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.
Two storey side extension to existing single dwelling
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- SO21 3ED
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 extension would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area by condensing visual openness, extending beyond the existing building line, and further enclosing the already compressed character of Long Barrow Close.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy MTRA3Policy CP13Policy DM15Policy DM16
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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