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Allowed9 June 20233311213

Tennis Courts, Laverstoke Lane, Laverstoke, Whitchurch, RG28 7NY

Planning appeal 3311213 at Tennis Courts, Laverstoke Lane, Laverstoke, Whitchurch, RG28 7NY (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 9 June 2023 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the houses on Laverstoke Lane, with particular regard to the brightness of the floodlights and any associated glare.

the installation of 10 no. low level telescopic flood lights of a maximum height of 4.6m within the perimeter fencing of two existing tennis courts. To replace the former floodlighting mast

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
RG28 7NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the houses on Laverstoke Lane, with particular regard to the brightness of the floodlights and any associated glare

What decided it

The floodlights produce minimal light spillage focused on the tennis courts themselves, do not cause glare, and when viewed from neighbouring houses appear as limited additional light within the existing street scene, thereby not harming the living conditions of nearby residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EM10Policy EM12

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