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Allowed11 March 20266002243

32 - 32b, Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HQ

Planning appeal 6002243 at 32 - 32b, Carlton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HQ (Southampton City Council) was allowed on 11 March 2026 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

the change of use from 8 person (No.32) and 1 bedroom flat (No.32b) to 5 person HMO (No.32) and 4 person HMO (No.32b). Addition of dormers to roof space. Alteration to rear roof. fenestration alterations. Bin store. Cycle Store. Landscaping and parking

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
SO15 2HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
  • whether the proposed development provides acceptable living conditions for the occupiers in terms of the provision of private outdoor space
  • whether the development would impact upon the integrity of the Special Protection Areas (SPA) of the Solent Coastline

What decided it

The proposal maintains the existing number of residential properties and bedrooms, resulting in no net increase in residential development and therefore no adverse impact on the Special Protection Areas, removing the need for mitigation and resolving the Council's primary concern.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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