Garage 1 And 2, Rear of 45 - 47 Fawcett Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants, PO4 0DA

Planning appeal 3370596 at Garage 1 And 2, Rear of 45 - 47 Fawcett Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hants, PO4 0DA (Portsmouth City Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2026 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling, with regard to outlook, light and the size of outdoor space.

demolition of existing garage and construction of new single dwelling (2 x Bedrooms)

Authority: Portsmouth City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Reeves K
Postcode: PO4 0DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants of the proposed dwelling, with regard to outlook, light and the size of outdoor space
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 45 Fawcett Road (No. 45), with regard to outlook and light
whether the proposal provides suitable on-site bicycle and refuse storage
the effect of the proposed development on the Solent Special Protection Areas (SPAs)

What decided it

The absence of a completed legal agreement securing mitigation for recreational pressure and nutrient impacts on the Solent SPAs meant the development would be likely to have an adverse effect on the integrity of the designated sites, which could not be resolved and attracted very substantial weight against the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PCS23Policy PCS13

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