The Old Shop, Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9UJ

Planning appeal 3301105 at The Old Shop, Woolton Hill, Newbury, RG20 9UJ (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Proposed subdivision of the plot and construction of a detached bungalow with associated parking, access and landscaping following demolition of outbuildings

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Howell M
Postcode: RG20 9UJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and would not conserve or enhance the natural beauty of the AONB, which provides a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the NPPF notwithstanding the lack of five-year housing land supply.

The limited benefits of one new dwelling and associated economic and social benefits from construction did not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the AONB

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EM1Policy EM10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 12Paragraph 15

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