®Planning appeal decision
2A Playfair Road, Southsea, PO5 1EQ
Planning appeal 3328044 at 2A Playfair Road, Southsea, PO5 1EQ (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of additional storey with front balcony to form additional dwelling; and construction of rear extensions at ground and first floor levels
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- PO5 1EQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to light and outlook
- Whether the development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants with regard to internal space
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on three independent grounds—harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring living conditions, and inadequate internal space for future occupants—and the modest housing benefits do not outweigh these harms, particularly where the presumption in favour of sustainable development is disapplied by the habitats site constraint.
The modest contribution to housing supply and limited economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, the living conditions of neighbouring residents, and the failure to provide suitable accommodation for future occupants, in conflict with an up-to-date development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 77Paragraph 188Paragraph 11
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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