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Allowed15 August 20253357650

Aldi Foodstore, Unit 1 Hedge End Retail Park, Charles Watts Way, Hampshire, SO30 4RT

Planning appeal 3357650 at Aldi Foodstore, Unit 1 Hedge End Retail Park, Charles Watts Way, Hampshire, SO30 4RT (Eastleigh Borough Council) was allowed on 15 August 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

use of existing retail unit as foodstore (Use Class E) with external building and layout alterations to include changes to car park without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref F/21/91821, dated 12 September 2022

Authority
Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
SO30 4RT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would safeguard the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The approved acoustic fence, when fully installed and maintained, combined with the Delivery Management Plan measures, would adequately mitigate peak delivery noise levels to protect neighbouring residents' sleep and amenity during nighttime periods.

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