8A Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BH

Planning appeal 3364388 at 8A Bridge Street, Andover, SP10 1BH (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2025 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to noise and odour.

conversion of first floor into residential unit 1x1 bed with new route for extraction flue at rear elevation

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hills J
Postcode: SP10 1BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to noise and odour
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and odour
whether the proposed development would be at risk of flooding

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate that future occupiers and neighbouring residents would be protected from harmful odour and noise impacts, and fails the flood risk exception test, with these policy conflicts not outweighed by the modest housing benefits.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were outweighed by the substantial harm to living conditions from odour and noise and the unresolved flood risk, with flood risk protection policies providing a strong reason for refusal under the tilted balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E8Policy LHW4Policy E7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 90Paragraph 174Paragraph 175Paragraph 178

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