The Queens Hotel, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire , GU34 3JH

Planning appeal 3289423 at The Queens Hotel, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire , GU34 3JH (South Downs) was dismissed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Ware P, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Selborne Conservation Area and the National Park.

Conversion and extension of the existing Queens building and barn to form 5no. Aparthotel suites (C1), a Field Study Centre and Tap Room (Mixed Class F.1 and Sui Generis) and 1no. Detached dwelling (C3) within the grounds, with associated parking and landscaping

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: other · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Ware P
Postcode: GU34 3JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Selborne Conservation Area and the National Park.
The effect of the development on the provision of local community facilities

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Selborne Conservation Area and National Park, combined with harm to the provision of local community facilities, was found to considerably outweigh the limited benefits of the scheme.

The limited benefit arising from restoration and reuse of the existing buildings was considerably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and to community facility provision, tipping the balance against the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD4(1)Policy SD5Policy SD15(1)Policy SD43Policy SD1Policy SD23

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