Eastleigh Borough Council appeal evidence
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- Matched locally
- 40 of 52
- eligible decision families
- Allowed
- 12
- matched appeal records
- Dismissed
- 28
- matched appeal records
- Householder
- 39
- of 41 matched records
AI-assisted. Cited sources and wording were checked before publication. Based on 5 source-linked examples shown below. Review method and limits.
Planning Data area point: Eastleigh LPA (50.933036, −1.327202). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
Eastleigh Borough Council appeal findings
Eastleigh character findings on carports, dormers and screening
The selected examples have a higher allowed share than the matched local set, and an allowed extract gives only a conclusion.
Counted against appeals
Why Eastleigh carports and dormers were harmful
Front carport found harmful
The front carport was concluded harmful to the area’s character and appearance. The extract gives no further reason.
Dormer and lift conflict
The extract concludes the external lift and rear dormer conflicted with a requirement to account for the locality’s character. Earlier reasoning is not displayed.
Dormers and garage roof harmful
The extended and new dormers, with a garage roof addition, were concluded harmful to area character and appearance. The extract gives no detailed explanation.
Helped or needed
What helped the screened carport
Mature planting screened the carport
Mature trees and other front-garden vegetation fairly screened the carport, and the Inspector found no detrimental effect on area character and appearance.
Your refusal notice
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- Does the notice explain why your carport or dormer harms the area?
- Does the notice consider trees or garden planting that could screen it?
- Does the notice compare your roof changes with nearby roof design?
The front-carport and bungalow extracts provide conclusions, not detailed reasoning. These decisions do not predict another result.
Appeal evidence examples
Compare allowed and dismissed appeal reasoning
Each example separates the development, the Inspector-stated issue that selected it, and the reasoning from the decision. Compare the facts as well as the outcome: these examples do not predict how a different proposal would be decided.
Allowed appeal examples
2 examples
11 March 2026 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
the demolition of garage. Alterations and extension to bungalow to form chalet bungalow.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Therefore, in conclusion, the proposal would not be harmful to the character and appearance of the area and accords with policy DM1 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan 2016-2036. Amongst other things, this policy seeks to ensure that development does not have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the urban area, and takes account of the site context, including mass, scale, materials, layout, density and siting.
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1 February 2022 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
for a carport.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the appeal proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
I consider that the proposed structure would still be fairly well screened by mature trees and other vegetation within the front garden scene, and in totality the proposal would not have a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area. I find that the proposal complies with Saved Policy 59.BE of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2001 – 2011) and Draft Policy DM1 of the Submitted Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016 – 2036) which together require development proposals to take full and proper account of the context of the site, including the character and appearance of the locality, are appropriate in mass, scale and materials, layout, design and siting, both in themselves and in relation to adjoining buildings, natural features and trees worthy of retention.
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Dismissed appeal examples
3 examples
28 May 2025 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
install a two car carport in space at the front of the property.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
In conclusion, the proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area. It would therefore be contrary to Policy DM1 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2016-2036) which seeks to ensure, amongst other things that new development does not have an unacceptable impact on and where possible enhances the character and appearance of urban areas.
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22 December 2022 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
the erection of an external lift and dormer to the rear.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area.
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Reasoning from the decision
For this reason, the appeal scheme fails to accord with Policy DM1 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan (2022), which states that all new development should take full and proper account of the context of the site including the character and appearance of the locality. There is also conflict with the aims of the Council’s Quality Places Supplementary Planning Document (2011) and the National Planning Policy Framework (2021), the former of which states that in streets with very uniform roof design, significant alterations are generally unacceptable.
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9 September 2025 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
extension of existing dormer roof to the eastern elevation with the addition of new dormer roofs to the western elevation of the main dwelling house. Extension above the existing single storey flat roofed garage with the addition of a pitched roof over.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Accordingly, I find that the proposal; would harm the character and appearance of the area. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy DM1 of the Eastleigh Borough Council Local Plan 2016 – 2036 (2022), which seeks to ensure that development does not have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of urban areas. It would also be contrary to Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework, which promotes development that is sympathetic to local character and history.
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