Planning appeal decision
338 Hill Lane, Southampton, Hants, SO15 7PH
Planning appeal 3359347 at 338 Hill Lane, Southampton, Hants, SO15 7PH (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 27 June 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the change of use on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
Application for change of use of the garage from domestic ancillary use to commercial gym, swimming pool and jacuzzi (retrospective)
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- SO15 7PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the change of use on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- the effect on the residential character of the appeal site and surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable impacts on the living conditions of neighbouring residents in terms of noise and disturbance, particularly at No 336 Hill Lane, which cannot be adequately mitigated and outweigh the wellbeing benefits of the business.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SDP1(i)SDP16(i)SDP7(v)
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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