Planning appeal decision
Ivy House, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1EE
Planning appeal 3304459 at Ivy House, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1EE (South Downs) was allowed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
A small jetty on the northern side of the pond. It is constructed of green oak, and extends approximately 5 metres into the pond. The majority of the length of the jetty is 1 metre wide, however, it widens at the end to 3 metres in width. The jetty sits just above the water line of the pond and is supported within the pond by recycled plastic lumber structures
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Conde L
- Postcode
- GU32 1EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What decided it
The jetty's limited scale, low profile and inconspicuous nature mean it does not harm the character and appearance of the AONB or constitute meaningful urbanising development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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