Clevelands, 11 Basingstoke Road, ALTON, GU34 1QB

the demolition of the existing double garage & workshop to rear of 11 Basingstoke Road. Construction of new 2-bedroom split-level house. New driveway access from Princess Drive (dropped kerb already in place)

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Law T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the host dwelling
Whether the proposal has an acceptable means of access

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the locality by failing to respect the spatial characteristics and pattern of development in the area and appearing incongruous in the street scene.

Framework references: 130, 134

Plan policies cited: Alton Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy DE2, East Hampshire District Joint Core Strategy Policy CP29, East Hampshire District Joint Core Strategy Policy CP27

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