Planning appeal decision
23 Greenfields Avenue, Alton, GU34 2ED
Planning appeal 3317579 at 23 Greenfields Avenue, Alton, GU34 2ED (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.
conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation, two pitched dormers & roof light windows to front elevation, addition of a pitched roof and flat roof dormer to first floor rear elevation
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- GU34 2ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring houses, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed development fails to harmonise with the existing building and surrounding development due to its dominating scale, awkward top-heavy appearance, and out-of-character crown roof, contrary to design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP29Policy CP27Policy HE2Policy DE2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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