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Dismissed28 October 20253365596

117 Harrison Road, Southampton, SO17 3TL

Planning appeal 3365596 at 117 Harrison Road, Southampton, SO17 3TL (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would constitute an extension to the HMO.

the erection of new annexe, and change of use from C4 (6-bed HMO) to Sui Generis (7-bedroom) HMO

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
SO17 3TL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would constitute an extension to the HMO
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants in relation to noise and disturbance, and the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether it would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to internal and external space

What decided it

The proposal would cause detrimental harm to the living conditions of occupants at the neighbouring property (115 Harrison Road) through noise and disturbance arising from the intensified use of the site as a 7-person HMO with split accommodation between two buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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