Planning appeal decision
33 Springvale Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7ND
Planning appeal 3344931 at 33 Springvale Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7ND (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 16 August 2024 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the first-floor addition now proposed would have on the character and appearance of Ryecroft itself and the surrounding area, compared with a higher replacement pitched roof previously approved.
the erection of a first-floor addition, roof, fenestration and internal alterations
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sims B
- Postcode
- SO23 7ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the first-floor addition now proposed would have on the character and appearance of Ryecroft itself and the surrounding area, compared with a higher replacement pitched roof previously approved
What decided it
The proposed first-floor addition would appear disproportionate, excessively dominant and visually unbalanced compared to the existing dwelling, failing to meet design quality and character requirements in the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP13Policy DM16Policy MTRA2
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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