®Planning appeal decision
7 Aberdour Close, Southampton, SO18 5PF
Planning appeal 6003758 at 7 Aberdour Close, Southampton, SO18 5PF (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to trees within and around the appeal site that are protected by Tree Preservation Order.
extension and external alterations to existing garage to facilitate conversion into two-storey 3-bedroom dwelling with associated amenities
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- SO18 5PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to trees within and around the appeal site that are protected by Tree Preservation Order
- the effect on living conditions of occupiers of the proposed new dwelling, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight
- the effect on living conditions of occupiers of No 7 Aberdour Close, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed vehicle and cycle parking layout would create unacceptable risk of damage to protected trees and future safety concerns that would realistically lead to their loss or extensive reduction, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that outweighs the housing benefits.
The moderate benefits of providing one new dwelling and efficient use of land were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts of poor design and significant harm to character and appearance through likely loss or extensive reduction of protected trees.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy SDP7Saved Policy SDP12Policy CS13Saved Policy SDP1(i)Policy H7Policy CS16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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