Chapel Bungalow Site, Totters Lane, Potbridge, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1JW

Planning appeal 3275486 at Chapel Bungalow Site, Totters Lane, Potbridge, Odiham, Hook, RG29 1JW (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site would be a suitable location for development having regard to local spatial strategy and accessibility.

the removal of existing dwellings, shed, caravan, lean -to extension and re-development of the site for 5 self or custom build dwellings and all ancillary development

Authority: Hart District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies G
Postcode: RG29 1JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site would be a suitable location for development having regard to local spatial strategy and accessibility
the effect on the landscape
development on common land
the effect on highway safety
the effect on the setting of the grade II listed dwelling at Valley End, Potbridge Road

What decided it

The harm caused to landscape character and the development on registered common land outweighed the benefits of additional housing and site remediation.

The conflict with the development plan, in particular the harm caused to the landscape character of the area and development on common land, outweighed the more limited benefits of additional housing, improved housing standards, site tidying, and self-build provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SS1Policy NBE1Policy NBE2Policy NBE8Policy INF3Policy GEN1Policy CON23

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