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Dismissed4 April 20223286915

Gilbury, Exbury, Southampton, SO45 1AG

Planning appeal 3286915 at Gilbury, Exbury, Southampton, SO45 1AG (New Forest) was dismissed on 4 April 2022 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of a replacement dwelling, along with the demolition of 2 existing outbuildings, the erection of a hobby art studio, detached garage, detached boathouse, swimming pool and associated hard and soft landscaping

Authority
New Forest
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Leonard S
Postcode
SO45 1AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The impact of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjoining properties, having regard to privacy impacts

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, particularly through the striking visual appearance of the replacement dwelling, the introduction of extensive external lighting, and the erosion of rural tranquility and dark skies within a National Park, outweighed other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP1Policy SP7Policy SP15Policy SP17Policy DP2Policy DP18Policy DP36
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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