®Planning appeal decision
Rag Copse , Bourne Park Estate, Hurtsbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, SP11 6JQ
Planning appeal 3271481 at Rag Copse , Bourne Park Estate, Hurtsbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, SP11 6JQ (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2021 by Inspector Miell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development adheres to the Council's strategy for development in the countryside, in the context of adopted policy.
follows “8ft x 8ft with 8ft ridge height Tool shed with covered log store either side, this has been erected for ongoing forestry management works
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Miell C
- Postcode
- SP11 6JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development adheres to the Council's strategy for development in the countryside, in the context of adopted policy
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The absence of substantive evidence demonstrating that the building was essential for countryside location, combined with the significant harm to character and appearance of the rural woodland area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy COM2Policy COM9-COM15Policy LE10Policy LE16-18Policy E1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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