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Dismissed1 October 20243343921

41 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NR

Planning appeal 3343921 at 41 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NR (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on living conditions at the existing dwelling at the appeal premises in terms of light and outlook.

construction of 2 storey rear extension to form 2 x 1 bed flats with bikes/bins and parking. Elevation alterations to side elevation of existing dwelling

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
SO18 1NR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on living conditions at the existing dwelling at the appeal premises in terms of light and outlook
  • its effect on the supply of family housing
  • its effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the local area
  • the effect of the development on living conditions at 43 Manor Farm Road in terms of access to light
  • parking

What decided it

The poor living environment that would be provided in the retained dwelling as a result of the loss of outlook and access to natural light to the rear bedrooms attracted significant weight and, combined with the loss of family housing and harm to character and appearance, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

the harm arising from the scheme, particularly the significant harm to living conditions at the existing dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in an appropriate urban location

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD1H7CS16SDP7SDP9CS13SDP5CS19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 139

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