Land north of Kia-Ora, 64 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Hampshire, GU34 5AH

Erection of detached house and integral garage with car parking and new access

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Szymanski D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including upon protected trees
whether or not the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular reference to daylight
the effect of the proposed development upon protected species

What decided it

The harmful effects on character and appearance through loss of protected trees, failure to provide satisfactory living conditions due to excessive shading and restricted daylight, and unresolved concerns about protection of protected species, significantly outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 130, 174, 179

Plan policies cited: Policy CP20, Policy CP29, Policy CP27, Policy CP21, Policy C6

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