®Planning appeal decision
27 Emsworth Road, Havant , PO9 2SN
the erection of one two-storey building comprising two studio apartments (Use Class C3) with associated hard landscaping
- Authority
- Havant Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to outlook, access to natural light and external space
- The effect of the proposal on the Solent European Sites
What decided it
The significantly detrimental impact on the living conditions of the ground floor apartment occupants, combined with harm to the character and appearance of the area, outweighed the moderate benefits of housing provision in a location with insufficient supply.
The moderate weight given to housing provision and contribution to the 5-year supply was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupants, particularly the ground floor apartment.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy CS16, Policy CS11, Policy CS21, Policy DM24
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.