Planning appeal decision
35 Brecon Aveune, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2AN
Planning appeal 3367186 at 35 Brecon Aveune, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2AN (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 25 July 2025 by Inspector Cater S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
room in roof with rear elevation pitched roof dormer. Side elevation extension above garage with hip roof
- Authority
- Portsmouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cater S
- Postcode
- PO6 2AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extension would significantly increase the main roof ridge length and alter its form unsympathetically, disrupting the balanced appearance and architectural integrity of the semi-detached pair and the relatively unaltered group of properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PCS23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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