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Allowed14 August 20253360025

72, 72A New Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5AB

Planning appeal 3360025 at 72, 72A New Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5AB (Eastleigh Borough Council) was allowed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development with regard to the prior approval matters specified in paragraph MA.2(2) under Class MA, with particular regard to the effect on the character or sustainability of the conservation area, and transport impacts.

an Application for Prior Approval for the change of use from Class E (commercial) to 1No. one bedroom and 1No. two bedroom flats (Use Class C3), under Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order

Authority
Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
SO31 5AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development with regard to the prior approval matters specified in paragraph MA.2(2) under Class MA, with particular regard to the effect on the character or sustainability of the conservation area, and transport impacts

What decided it

The parking survey demonstrating adequate on-street parking availability and the finding that the residential use would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area in a mixed-use location.

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