Planning appeal decision
Broadacre School Lane, Bentley, Farnham, GU10 5JP
Planning appeal 3298211 at Broadacre School Lane, Bentley, Farnham, GU10 5JP (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 30 November 2022 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
additional dwelling at Broadacre
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sutton A
- Postcode
- GU10 5JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of Broadacre, with regards to outlook and private garden space
- the biodiversity of the area, with regard to the hedgerow
- whether the proposal would provide a suitable access, with regards to highways safety
What decided it
The incongruous plot form and subdivision of the existing plot would harmfully disrupt the distinctive linear pattern of development and semi-rural character of the area, and would substantially harm the living conditions of occupants of the existing dwelling through loss of garden space and outlook.
The limited benefit of one additional dwelling and the Government's objective to boost housing supply were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the harmful effect on the living conditions of occupants of the existing dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1 of the Bentley Neighbourhood PlanPolicy 2 of the Bentley Neighbourhood PlanPolicy CP20 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core StrategyPolicy CP21 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core StrategyPolicy CP27 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core StrategyPolicy CP29 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core StrategyPolicy CP31 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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