®Planning appeal decision
The Slipway, Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4HB
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM22, Policy DM12, Policy DM14, Policy DM1
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.