Planning appeal decision
High Stoke, Holden Lane, Beauworth, Hampshire, SO24 0PB
Planning appeal 3273249 at High Stoke, Holden Lane, Beauworth, Hampshire, SO24 0PB (South Downs) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its location within the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
for the demolition of the existing dwelling house and the removal of the existing tennis court. The erection of a 6 bedroom contemporary replacement dwelling house in a revised location. To include the laying of a driveway and forecourt, engineering works for the purpose of landscaping throughout the plot, the creation of a dew pond, and a new outside swimming pool to the rear with pool house
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- SO24 0PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its location within the South Downs National Park (SDNP)
- the effect of the proposal on protected species (bats)
What decided it
The proposed development would not conserve or enhance the landscape character of the South Downs National Park and would appear as an incongruous feature in the rural setting, contrary to the development plan and NPPF requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1SD4SD5SD30SD9Policy 1Policy 50Policy 5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 55Paragraph 56
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.
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