Southampton City Council appeal evidence
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- Matched locally
- 19 of 51
- eligible decision families
- Allowed
- 9
- matched appeal records
- Dismissed
- 10
- matched appeal records
- Householder
- 13
- of 19 matched records
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Planning Data area point: Southampton LPA (50.916988, −1.398714). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
Southampton City Council appeal findings
Southampton neighbours: noise, kitchen light and garden space
The selected examples lean more towards dismissals than the matched local set.
Counted against appeals
Noise, outlook and kitchen light
Noise disturbed neighbouring homes
A change of use was found harmful because it would increase noise and disturbance for neighbouring occupiers.
Fencing reduced kitchen light
Acoustic fencing and canopies were found to harm outlook and sunlight at a neighbour's side kitchen window.
Helped or needed
Windows and garden space
No facing principal windows
No principal side windows faced the extension, so no internal light or overbearing harm was found.
Outdoor areas stayed usable
The neighbour's long garden had plenty of places to sit outside unaffected by the proposal.
Your refusal notice
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- Does the refusal identify noise or disturbance at named neighbouring homes?
- Could fencing or canopies block a side kitchen window's light or outlook?
- Are there facing windows or garden areas that the refusal should assess?
Appeal 88268 is a conclusion-only, edge-of-scope example about future occupiers, so it is not interpreted here. 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
1 example
8 May 2026 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
described as a first-floor rear extension and side windows.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are the effects of the appeal proposal on: • the character and appearance of the area; and • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
Paragraph 3 · Source pages 1, 2
Reasoning from the decision
No. 67 has a rear single storey extension similar in depth and style to what presently exists at No.65. It does not have any principal windows facing towards the side of No.65, and I am therefore satisfied that the proposal would not result in harm to the internal living environment of No.67 through matters such as loss of light or overbearing implications. I also noted that No.67 has a long and expansive garden, with plenty of areas to sit out within that would not be impacted upon by the proposals, I am therefore satisfied that the extension would not have any significant effect upon the outdoor living environment of No.67. Overall, I find that the effects of the proposal upon the living conditions of No.67 would be acceptable.
Paragraph 15 · Source page 3
Dismissed appeal examples
4 examples
3 June 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3), to eight bedroom House in [name] ([name]).
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, in particular in relation to noise and disturbance and parking pressure. 1 26/00112/FUL
Paragraph 5 · Source page 1
Reasoning from the decision
I find no evidence that the proposal would result in increased parking stress and therefore find no conflict with the PSSPD or policy CS19 of the Local Development Framework Core Strategy Development Plan Document (2015) and policy SDP5 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (2015) (LPR). However, the proposal would harm the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties 15 and [address] through increased noise and disturbance. This would conflict with those aims of LPR policies SDP1 and H4 which seek to ensure that development isn’t detrimental to the amenities of the residents of adjacent or nearby properties.
Paragraph 12 · Source page 3
2 June 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
No verified development description was available for this example.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 16, with particular regard to the impact of the height and proximity of the proposed acoustic fencing and canopy structures on the outlook and the level of sunlight entering the side kitchen window, • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the effect of the proposed boundary treatment along [site address] , • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise and external lighting, • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of properties in [site address] , with particular regard to vehicular movements associated with the development, and • The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to the proposed boundary treatment along the pavement edge of [site address] .
Paragraph 8 · Source page 2
Reasoning from the decision
Accordingly, I conclude that the proposal, particularly in respect of the acoustic fencing and canopy structures, would result in a detrimental effect on the outlook from, and the level of sunlight entering the side kitchen window. This would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 16. The development would therefore conflict with saved policy SDP1(i) of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review 2015 which in so far as is relevant seeks to ensure that development does not have an unacceptable impact on the living conditions on the residents of the city.
Paragraph 18 · Source page 3
5 May 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
extension and external alterations to existing garage to facilitate conversion into two-storey 3-bedroom dwelling with associated amenities.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are: • 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; and • the effect on living conditions of occupiers of No [site address] , with particular regard to privacy.
Paragraph 4 · Source page 1
Reasoning from the decision
In the above respects, I conclude that the appeal proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers of the proposed new dwelling in terms of daylight and sunlight, without resulting in adverse impacts on surrounding TPO trees, or on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The scheme thus complies with Saved Policy SDP1(i) of the LPR. This requires, amongst other things, development to not unacceptably affect the health and amenity of the city and its citizens. In turn, I have found no conflict with the relevant aims of the guidance contained in Sections 2 and 4 of the RDG. Living conditions – future occupiers of No [site address]
Paragraph 21 · Source pages 3, 4
8 April 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
described as “retrospective consent for change of use from Class E to B2 and associated shop alterations”.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are the effect of the proposal on (a) the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to noise, and (b) highway safety and parking availability.
Paragraph 4 · Source page 1
Reasoning from the decision
Accordingly, on the basis of the evidence before me, the development is harmful to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with specific regard to noise. It is therefore contrary to [name] 1 and SPD 16 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review (2015) (Local Plan), which collectively seek to ensure that noise-generating development is not permitted if it causes an unacceptable level of noise impact.
Paragraph 14 · Source pages 2, 3