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Notice upheld1 May 20253338194

35 Church Lane, Colden Common, SO21 1TW

Planning appeal 3338194 at 35 Church Lane, Colden Common, SO21 1TW (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 1 May 2025 by Inspector Hocking P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use on neighbouring living conditions, having particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of use of property from a domestic residential use to a mixed use for residential purposes and provision of swimming lessons to children

Authority
Winchester City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Hocking P
Postcode
SO21 1TW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the use on neighbouring living conditions, having particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable adverse impact on neighbouring living conditions from noise and disturbance associated with the high volume of children using the swimming pool in very close proximity to neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM17Policy DM20

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