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Notice upheld8 February 20223271326

Eastwoods, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BW

Planning appeal 3271326 at Eastwoods, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BW (New Forest) was dismissed on 8 February 2022 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the manège, horse-walker, earthworks and hardsurfacing conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, having regard to the effect on the intensity of use of the site.

a riding arena, horse-walker, landscaping, elevational alterations to stables and barn and rainwater storage tanks

Authority
New Forest
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
SO41 6BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the manège, horse-walker, earthworks and hardsurfacing conserve the landscape and scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park, having regard to the effect on the intensity of use of the site

What decided it

The works have significantly and appreciably eroded the largely unspoilt, pastoral visual qualities of the New Forest National Park landscape, failing to conserve its landscape and scenic beauty as required by Policy SP7 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP7Policy DP2Policy DP18Policy SP6Policy DP53Policy SP15Policy SP17Policy DP52Policy DP51

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