Longacres Bashley Common Road, New Milton, BH25 5SF

Planning appeal 3307317 at Longacres Bashley Common Road, New Milton, BH25 5SF (New Forest) was dismissed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extension in relation to the cumulative enlargement of the dwelling is acceptable, as regards development plan policy which seeks to safeguard the distinctive character and appearance of the New Forest National Park and maintain a balance in the housing stock within it, whilst also taking account of all other material considerations.

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Authority: New Forest
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans L
Postcode: BH25 5SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed extension in relation to the cumulative enlargement of the dwelling is acceptable, as regards development plan policy which seeks to safeguard the distinctive character and appearance of the New Forest National Park and maintain a balance in the housing stock within it, whilst also taking account of all other material considerations

What decided it

The proposed extension would breach Policy DP36's 30% extension limit and conflict with the policy objectives to safeguard the distinctive character and appearance of the New Forest National Park and maintain a balance in housing stock through limiting cumulative enlargements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP36Policy SP17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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