Hardstanding by Garages 1-7, Walford Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4AL

the construction of single storey two-bed dwellinghouse with associated works

Authority: Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kay D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly at 34 and 36 Abbeydore Road, having regard to outlook
the safety of pedestrians
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of Nationally and Internationally designated Habitat Sites

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan taken as a whole, with no material harms identified in relation to character, amenity, pedestrian safety or protected habitats, and the mitigation measures are appropriately secured.

The benefits of providing self-build accommodation contributing to housing needs and enabling a disabled appellant to remain in their support network, combined with the effective use of land and no identified harms, outweighed any considerations against the proposal.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy PCS23, Policy PCS17

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