Planning appeal decision
263-271 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HS
Planning appeal 3376054 at 263-271 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HS (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on amenity.
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- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- advertisement · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- SO15 3HS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on amenity
- the effect on public safety
What decided it
The proposal would harm public safety in terms of highway safety by diverting driver attention from a zebra crossing and dynamic road conditions at a location where extra care is required, contrary to the Regulations and development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy SDP1Saved Policy SDP24Saved Policy CS13
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.
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