Planning appeal decision
81 Blackthorn Crescent, Farnborough, GU14 9AL
Planning appeal 3279293 at 81 Blackthorn Crescent, Farnborough, GU14 9AL (Rushmoor Borough Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the creation of a new one-bed dwelling house at the adjacent land of 81 Blackthorn Crescent, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9AL with designated parking spaces
- Authority
- Rushmoor Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- GU14 9AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed parking would be adequate
- The method for securing off-site public open space improvements
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate parking provision meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE11Policy IN2Policy DE6Policy DE7Policy NE8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 107
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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