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Dismissed22 January 20266000654

1 Industrial Estate, Palmers Road, Emsworth, PO107DH

Planning appeal 6000654 at 1 Industrial Estate, Palmers Road, Emsworth, PO107DH (Havant Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2026 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal proposal represents an appropriate form of land use, having regard to local and national policy.

the change of use from B2 to Class E retail for use as a store selling pet food and products. Associated works including installation of double-glazed window and door to front elevation

Authority
Havant Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Kay D
Postcode
PO10 7DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal proposal represents an appropriate form of land use, having regard to local and national policy
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate compliance with the sequential test for retail development and the absence of evidence that the employment site had been marketed for the required minimum period under Policy DM3, combined with the harmful change to the character of the area through increased pedestrian footfall.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS4Policy DM3Policy AL3Policy W3Policy SC16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 91

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