Lees Croft Lees Hill, South Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1RG

Planning appeal 3313426 at Lees Croft Lees Hill, South Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1RG (Hart District Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the setting of the designated conservation area.

demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 4 detached dwellings

Authority: Hart District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Roberts G
Postcode: RG29 1RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the setting of the designated conservation area
the living conditions of future occupiers
whether the proposed housing mix is appropriate for this location

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the conservation area, combined with the poor standard of amenity for future occupiers, could not be outweighed by the limited housing and economic benefits given the Council's substantial 5-year housing land supply.

The limited housing and economic benefits of the proposal were insufficient to outweigh the harm to the character and appearance of the area, the setting of the conservation area, and the poor standard of amenity for future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy NBE9Policy GEN1Policy NBE8Policy H1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 195Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 60Paragraph 189Paragraph 125

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