26 Downhouse Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TX

Planning appeal 3347230 at 26 Downhouse Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0TX (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: PO8 0TX

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP29Policy CP20Policy CP27
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 8

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