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Notice upheld17 September 20243312051

Land Opposite Maskee, Stoney Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EL

Planning appeal 3312051 at Land Opposite Maskee, Stoney Lane, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5EL (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 17 September 2024 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is an appropriate location for the development, with particular regard to the Council's spatial strategy.

Within the last 10 years and without planning permission - the material change of use from agricultural land to a mixed use of agriculture and C3 residential use

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
GU34 5EL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is an appropriate location for the development, with particular regard to the Council's spatial strategy
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The personal circumstances of the occupiers of the site, including the best interests of a child
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to lighting, noise, and air/water pollution

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan by locating residential use in the countryside without a genuine and proven need, and causes moderate harm to rural character and appearance, which outweighs the personal circumstances of the occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP19Policy CP20Policy CP29Policy CP27

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