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Dismissed23 January 20266000706

24, Francis Gardens, Winchester, Hants, SO237HD

Planning appeal 6000706 at 24, Francis Gardens, Winchester, Hants, SO237HD (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host dwelling.

Single and Two-Storey Extension and Alterations to Dwelling

Authority
Winchester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Kay D
Postcode
SO23 7HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the host dwelling

What decided it

The proposal would introduce significant two-storey development forward of the host dwelling's principal elevation with prominent roof features, conflicting with design policy requirements for extensions to remain subservient and allowing the original structure to remain discernible.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM16 of the Winchester District Local Plan Part 2: Development Management and Site AllocationsPart 8 guidelines E1, E2 and E3 of the Design SPD

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