Planning appeal decision
Gibbos Nest , Kings Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BQ
Planning appeal 3279709 at Gibbos Nest , Kings Lane, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6BQ (New Forest) was dismissed on 10 November 2021 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
2 no. ground floor extensions; 1 no. dormer; extension to existing dormer; porch; roof alterations; 1 no. rooflight; alterations to doors and windows; flue
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- SO41 6BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- whether the impact of the proposed extensions would be appropriate with particular regard to policy DP36 of the New Forest National Park Local Plan
What decided it
The scale, siting and width of the proposed dormers are excessive and visually dominate the roof plane, resulting in significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area that outweighs the limited benefit of providing a high-quality bedroom.
The limited benefit of accommodating a high-quality bedroom at first floor level was outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy SP17Policy DP18Policy DP36
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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