51 Woodcote Road, Southampton, SO17 3TF

proposed alterations & additions to form 2 No. flats and associated external works

Authority: Southampton
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SO17 3TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 49 and 53 Woodcote Road, with particular regard to sunlight, daylight and outlook

What decided it

The combined material harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional dwelling in the context of housing land supply shortfall.

The benefits of one additional dwelling and efficient use of land, given the 2.85-year housing land supply shortfall, were outweighed by the significant and enduring combined harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SDP7, Policy SDP9, Policy SDP1, Policy CS5, Policy CS13, Policy H2

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