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Dismissed22 May 20266005429

16 Warbler Close, Southampton, SO16 8HT

Planning appeal 6005429 at 16 Warbler Close, Southampton, SO16 8HT (Southampton City Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including in respect of the tree within the appeal site protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

erection of an outbuilding

Authority
Southampton City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
SO16 8HT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including in respect of the tree within the appeal site protected by a Tree Preservation Order

What decided it

The outbuilding's scale, layout and proximity to the protected ash tree would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the future health of the tree, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF guidance on well-designed places and the importance of trees to urban character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS13Policy SDP7Policy SDP9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 136

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