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Allowed22 May 20266003190

Hiawatha, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO322QA

Planning appeal 6003190 at Hiawatha, Chapel Road, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO322QA (Winchester City Council) was allowed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

two new dwellings built within residential land after demolition of original dwelling site

Authority
Winchester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
SO32 2QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed dwellings would not cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area, being appropriately scaled, positioned and designed to respond positively to the varied suburban context and retain the green frontage characteristic of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D4

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