Planning appeal decision
331 Vigo Road, Andover, SP10 1LD
Planning appeal 3326958 at 331 Vigo Road, Andover, SP10 1LD (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 December 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 329 Vigo Road, with particular regard to visual impact.
the erection of a first-floor side extension to provide bedroom and home study
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- SP10 1LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions at 329 Vigo Road, with particular regard to visual impact
What decided it
The first-floor extension would create an overbearing and dominant visual presence that would significantly harm the living conditions and amenity of the neighbouring property at 329 Vigo Road, contrary to Policy LHW4.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LHW4Policy COM2
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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