Holly Rise, Burnetts Lane, West End, SO30 2HH

the erection of 2 no. detached dwellings and a double garage for Holly Rise with access off Burnetts Lane

Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Leonard S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed two new houses, having regard to the location of the site within a designated Settlement Gap and the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the countryside
The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Solent and New Forest European Protected Sites (EPS)

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside by introducing an urbanising suburban form of development within a designated Settlement Gap, contrary to the development plan.

The modest economic benefits and housing contribution would not overcome the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 8, 69

Plan policies cited: Policy S6, Policy S7, Policy DM1

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