®Planning appeal decision
2A Playfair Road, SOUTHSEA, PO5 1EQ
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
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.
Framework references: 12, 60, 70, 77, 188, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy PCS23
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.