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Dismissed27 July 20233314739

19 Balsan Close, Basingstoke, RG24 9SY

Planning appeal 3314739 at 19 Balsan Close, Basingstoke, RG24 9SY (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the ‘erection of outbuilding (Retrospective)

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Phillips B
Postcode
RG24 9SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The outbuilding's visual prominence and obstrusiveness in the street scene, combined with the loss of formerly designated landscaped open space, conflicts with Policy EM10 and design guidance requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EM10 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011 – 2029 (2016)

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