Russell House, Bentworth, Alton, GU34 5RB

Planning appeal 3309662 at Russell House, Bentworth, Alton, GU34 5RB (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property.

the demolition of existing dwelling, garage and storage building, erection of replacement dwelling, with associated alterations to access, erection of garage with parking and turning space, and landscaping

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Price A
Postcode: GU34 5RB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property
whether the proposed development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed buildings, Ivall's Farm and Hooker's Place, and the extent to which the works would preserve or enhance the setting of the Bentworth Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed development would preserve the settings of the listed buildings and the character and appearance of the conservation area through its limited scale, subservient design of the single-storey element, and retention of considerable separation distances and intervening landscaping.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP29CP30HE8CP24
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 199Paragraph 200

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