Planning appeal decision
144 Aldershot Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8JT
Planning appeal 3289601 at 144 Aldershot Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8JT (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 6 January 2023 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA).
demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of 4 no. dwellings
- Authority
- Hart District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- GU52 8JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (SPA)
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on trees
- Whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of dwelling types and sizes
What decided it
The failure to secure formal confirmation that appropriate SANG mitigation measures would be in place prior to occupation meant the proposal could not be approved under the Habitats Regulations, as adverse effects on the SPA's integrity could not be excluded.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NRM6 of the South East Plan (2009)Policy NBE 3 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 (2020)Policy NBE 4 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 (2020)Policy NBE9 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 (2020)Saved Policy GEN1 of the Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006 (2006)Saved Policy CON8 of the Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006 (2006)Policy H1 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 (2020)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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