26 Downhouse Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TX

construction of a one bedroom bungalow in the front garden of No 26 Downhouse Road

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cahalane R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regard to private garden space

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, caused by the cramped and contrived appearance of the proposed dwelling within an undersized plot, outweighed the benefits of providing one additional dwelling in a housing-supply-deficient area.

The significant adverse impacts on character and appearance outweighed the benefits of providing one dwelling and contributing to housing supply, even under the tilted balance engaged by the housing land supply shortfall.

Framework references: 11, 135, 8

Plan policies cited: Policy CP29, Policy CP20, Policy CP27

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