Planning appeal decision
Oaklands, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire , SO43 7HD
Planning appeal 3280714 at Oaklands, Brook, Lyndhurst, Hampshire , SO43 7HD (New Forest) was allowed on 11 January 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its visual impact on the landscape of the National Park, and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Forest Central North Conservation Area.
increase roof height of carport; add overhang to carport roof
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- SO43 7HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including its visual impact on the landscape of the National Park, and whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Forest Central North Conservation Area
What decided it
The extremely limited increase in height and extent of the carport, combined with its screening by existing vegetation and its appearance within an existing cluster of buildings, results in no discernible harm to the National Park landscape or conservation area character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP37Policy SP17Policy DP2Policy DP18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 199
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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