®Planning appeal decision
Broadacre School Lane, Bentley, FARNHAM, GU10 5JP
additional dwelling at Broadacre
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sutton A
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 1 of the Bentley Neighbourhood Plan, Policy 2 of the Bentley Neighbourhood Plan, Policy CP20 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy, Policy CP21 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy, Policy CP27 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy, Policy CP29 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy, Policy CP31 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.