®Planning appeal decision
42 Drayton Lane , Portsmouth, PO6 1HG
Planning appeal 3352851 at 42 Drayton Lane , Portsmouth, PO6 1HG (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 6 February 2025 by Inspector Evans M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at 40 Drayton Lane, with regard to overlooking and enclosure and the occupiers of the host dwelling at no. 42 solely with regard to overlooking.
described on the application form as “demolition of existing first floor rear extension and reinstatement of larger first floor rear extension”
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans M
- Postcode
- PO6 1HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent dwelling at 40 Drayton Lane, with regard to overlooking and enclosure and the occupiers of the host dwelling at no. 42 solely with regard to overlooking
What decided it
The staggered siting of the neighbouring properties and the orientation of the windows would restrict visibility and prevent unacceptable overlooking, thereby protecting the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Portsmouth Plan Policy PCS23
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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