Flat 3b, Windsor Court, 1 Windsor Road, PETERSFIELD, GU32 3ER

the change of use of garages to 1 bedroomed flat

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Redford R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to internal space
whether the proposal would provide sufficient car parking in the interests of the proper function of the proposal

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants due to insufficient internal space and single-aspect design, and fails to provide sufficient car parking, both contrary to the development plan.

the limited benefits of housing provision and windfall contribution to 5-year supply were outweighed by the adverse impacts on living conditions of future occupants and failure to provide sufficient parking

Plan policies cited: Policy SD5, Policy SD22, Policy SD54, Policy SD19

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