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Allowed4 July 20253355833

Stratton Highways Road, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2DF

Planning appeal 3355833 at Stratton Highways Road, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2DF (Winchester City Council) was allowed on 4 July 2025 by Inspector Worley E, 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.

‘Reduction in height and changing the appearance of the roof and stepping in of part of the front elevation and changes to fenestration and external appearance so that the resultant dwelling has the same appearance as that approved under 08/01823/FUL’

Authority
Winchester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Worley E
Postcode
SO21 2DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Fairfield and Mead Cottage
  • the effect of the proposed development on the walnut tree, which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order

What decided it

The proposal is substantially the same as the original 2008 permission which was deemed acceptable, and in the absence of any material change in circumstances, consistency in decision-making requires that permission be granted.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP13Policy DS1Policy MTRA3Policy DM15Policy DM16Policy DM17Policy DM24

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