Planning appeal decision
Balksbury House, Balksbury Hill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7LW
Planning appeal 3275525 at Balksbury House, Balksbury Hill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 7LW (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 23 November 2021 by Inspector Smith D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roofing material on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Upper Clatford Conservation Area.
demolition of existing prefabricated garage, replacement with garage and workroom and a single bedroom and bathroom adapted for a disabled person
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Smith D
- Postcode
- SP11 7LW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roofing material on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Upper Clatford Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed roofing materials would integrate satisfactorily with the surrounding development, match the main roof covering of Balksbury House in compliance with Policy COM11, and would not detract from the historic village qualities of the Upper Clatford Conservation Area or harm the significance of heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy COM11Policy 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.
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