Planning appeal decision
20 Chester Crescent, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9BH
Planning appeal 3318385 at 20 Chester Crescent, Lee-on-the-Solent, PO13 9BH (Gosport Borough Council) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
for the erection of two-storey side & rear extension, alterations to existing loft and dormer windows, front facing balcony and demolition of existing single garage
- Authority
- Gosport Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- PO13 9BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of 22 Chester Crescent with particular regard to loss of light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The fallback position of the previously approved planning permission, combined with modest design changes and maintained separation distances, meant the proposal would not cause material harm to character and appearance or living conditions sufficient to justify refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP10Policy LP23
- 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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