®Planning appeal decision
Bulmer House, 4 Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AP
Planning appeal 3302291 at Bulmer House, 4 Ramshill, Petersfield, GU31 4AP (South Downs) was allowed on 21 July 2023 by Inspector Hickey 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 including whether or not it would conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
demolition of the existing Bulmer House and construction of a new 56 apartment extra care scheme and day centre with associated landscaping
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Hickey A
- Postcode
- GU31 4AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including whether or not it would conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park (SDNP)
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The careful design of the proposed building, incorporating landscape-led principles, projecting wings with courtyards to break up massing, and appropriate scale and materials for its location, combined with adequate outdoor amenity space for the needs of future occupiers, meant the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the landscape and scenic beauty of the national park.
The benefits of providing a modern 56-apartment extra care scheme with day centre facilities, designed to high quality standards and achieving BREEAM Excellent rating, outweighed any concerns about increased built form, given the careful design integration, visual screening, and compliance with development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD19Policy SD28Policy SD48Policy BEP1Policy HP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 177
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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