12 Wilberforce Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3DR

Planning appeal 3357740 at 12 Wilberforce Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3DR (Portsmouth City Council) was allowed on 14 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 property with regard to overlooking and whether the fencing would appear overbearing.

the construction of a three storey front extension; addition of a second floor including the remodelling of the rear elevation (with Juliet balconies at first and second floor); new natural slate roof incorporating photovoltaic slates and a raised ridge; single storey rear extension; air source heat pump in rear garden, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 23/01201/HOU, dated 23 February 2024

Authority: Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans M
Postcode: PO5 3DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent property with regard to overlooking and whether the fencing would appear overbearing

What decided it

The geometry and height of the proposed boundary fence (minimum 1.85m) combined with the stepped design would prevent undue overlooking of the neighbouring property by directing views upwards rather than into the adjacent garden, thereby protecting the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PCS23

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