Planning appeal decision
5 Linkway, Fleet, GU52 7UN
Planning appeal 3302237 at 5 Linkway, Fleet, GU52 7UN (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 19 April 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of a dwelling suitable for elderly and/or disabled persons.
demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey extension to side and rear, first floor rear extension to create accommodation in roof space, insertion of roof light to front roof slope. Extend dropped kerb and alterations to windows and doors
- Authority
- Hart District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- GU52 7UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of a dwelling suitable for elderly and/or disabled persons
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 and 7 Linkway and 39 Longmead, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would result in an unacceptable loss of a dwelling suitable for elderly and disabled persons contrary to Fleet Neighbourhood Plan Policy 11, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of occupiers of No.3 Linkway through material loss of privacy contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Fleet Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2032 Policy 11Fleet Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2032 Policy 10Hart District Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006 Saved Policies Policy GEN1Hart Local Plan (Strategy and Sites) 2032 Policy NBE9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 47Paragraph 130
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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