Planning appeal decision
3 Baigent Close, Winchester, SO23 0PE
Planning appeal 3332364 at 3 Baigent Close, Winchester, SO23 0PE (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 1 Baigent Close, with particular regard to loss of light.
the construction of a 2-storey side extension existing 4- bedroomed small HMO (Use Class C4) to provide 2 additional bedrooms
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- SO23 0PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 1 Baigent Close, with particular regard to loss of light
What decided it
The proposed extension would result in a significant and adverse additional amount of overshadowing across most of No. 1's private garden space during the afternoon period, which would be harmful to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers and contrary to Policy DM17 (vii).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM17 (vii)
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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