Three Gables, Stapleford Lane, Durley, Durley, Hampshire, SO32 2BU

Planning appeal 3328527 at Three Gables, Stapleford Lane, Durley, Durley, Hampshire, SO32 2BU (Winchester City Council) was allowed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is relevant to the development permitted, reasonable, and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of occupants of nearby residential properties regarding impact from noise.

Vehicle access to Snakemoor Lane with gates; boundary fence works; driveway and paths; helipad; remedial works to lake; basketball court with ball-stop netting (some works part-retrospective; alterations to dwelling submitted separately)

Authority: Winchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Redford R
Postcode: SO32 2BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is relevant to the development permitted, reasonable, and necessary in the interests of the living conditions of occupants of nearby residential properties regarding impact from noise

What decided it

The potential for unacceptable noise impact on neighbouring residential properties from unrestricted helipad use necessitated a condition limiting frequency and operational hours, though the original condition's wording required amendment to be enforceable and relevant to the permitted development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM20Policy DM17Policy DM19

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