Planning appeal decision
Little Sequoia, Hazel Grove, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AJ
Planning appeal 3307359 at Little Sequoia, Hazel Grove, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AJ (New Forest) was allowed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would affect the range and mix of house stock in the New Forest National Park and whether that would result in a conflict with the development plan.
the installation of external lift shaft through existing conservatory roof (glazing to be removed) with three sun tubes and grey Canadian slate roof to match house roof
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reeves K
- Postcode
- SO40 7AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would affect the range and mix of house stock in the New Forest National Park and whether that would result in a conflict with the development plan
What decided it
The appellant demonstrated genuine and exceptional family need arising from unforeseen medical circumstances, and the minimal floorspace increase of 2.2 square metres would not materially affect the range and mix of house stock in the National Park.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP36Policy DP2Policy SP17Paragraph 7.82Paragraph 7.79
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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