Land West of Hammer Lane, Headley , Bordon, GU26 6JD

Planning appeal 3266311 at Land West of Hammer Lane, Headley , Bordon, GU26 6JD (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 15 June 2021 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for a dwelling, having regard to the countryside location, proximity of services and the character and appearance of the area.

conversion of existing stables into one self-contained independent residential dwelling

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Leonard S
Postcode: GU26 6JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for a dwelling, having regard to the countryside location, proximity of services and the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate a proven need for a dwelling in association with the equestrian use or any agricultural enterprise, combined with the unsustainable and isolated location and the harmful impact on the character and appearance of the countryside.

The small social and economic benefits of providing an additional dwelling and the sustainability benefits of converting an existing building would not overcome the harm to the intrinsic character of the countryside and the conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP1CP2CP6CP10CP19C14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 78Paragraph 79
Judgments: Braintree DC v SSCLG, Greyread Ltd & Granville Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 610

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