Two flats and extra storey at Monument House, Winchester

“Monument House, 5 Upper High Street is an unlisted three storey building situated on the west side of Upper High Street, within the Winchester Conservation Area.”

“The building forms the southmost building of a terrace of 3 (No.5-7). The middle property, No.6 Upper High Street, is a Grade II listed building. It stands at a higher level to the adjoining building and is more prominent by virtue of its yellow brickwork and large windows. No.7 on the other side stands at a similar height to No.5 (the application site), which is narrower and of different design.”

“85/01229/OLD - Erection of single storey second floor rear extension, construction of new roof and other alterations - Post Office, Upper High Street Winchester. Permitted 28th November 1985.”

“24/02048/PNRCOU - Change of use from Class E Office to Residential Flats (Class MA Use Class E to C3). Internal Alterations to Provide 6 No. flats. Prior Approval Required and Approved 14th November 2024.”

“The design, scale and siting of the proposed mansard roof extension are considered to preserve the character and appearance of the Winchester City Conservation Area and maintain the setting and hierarchy of the adjoining listed building at No.6 Upper High Street. Conditions relating to materials and cycle store design will ensure the quality of the development is secured.”

“The proposal would not give rise to unacceptable impacts on neighbouring amenity in terms of overlooking, overshadowing, or overbearing effects. The site is in a highly sustainable location, and the absence of on-site car parking is acceptable given the proximity to services, public transport, and cycle provision.”

“Objecting Representations received from different addresses citing the following material planning reasons:”

“- Limited car parking spaces – further pressure on road network - Area has reached residential capacity with overdevelopment of HMOs - Additional storey would appear overbearing and overshadow with a harmful impact on outlook - Detrimental to the appearance and character of the area - Concerns on waste disposal arrangements - Question rights of access to the building involving the courtyard of Wessex Court - Impact the historical design - Drainage concerns - Harm the balance…”

“(ii) Change to recommendation: Permit, subject to conditions and securing phosphate mitigation. If minded to grant the application, officers would not issue the decision until the phosphate mitigation had been paid and secured.”

“During public participation, [name withheld] spoke in objection to the listed building application (item 7) and Edward Kercher and [name withheld] spoke in support of this application and answered Members’ questions thereon.”

“The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report and the Update Sheet.”