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Dismissed19 February 20243318315

The Slipway, Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4HB

Planning appeal 3318315 at The Slipway, Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4HB (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of the Hamble-le-Rice Local Centre.

described on the application form as ‘proposed change of use from restaurant to 2 No. residential dwellings (1 No. 5-bedroom and 1 No. 1- bedroom) with two-storey rear extension, removal of existing pitched roof, new pitched roof, external alterations to openings and internal alteration only as necessary to facilitate change of use

Authority
Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Price A
Postcode
SO31 4HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of the Hamble-le-Rice Local Centre
  • whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hamble Conservation Area
  • whether the proposed development would have sufficient parking provision
  • whether a satisfactory standard of accommodation would be provided for future occupiers with particular regard to private amenity space

What decided it

The absence of evidence demonstrating that the building had been actively marketed for Class E or commercial use as required by Policy DM22, combined with the building's recent successful commercial occupation, meant the proposal would harm the vitality and viability of the Local Centre.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM22Policy DM12Policy DM14Policy DM1

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