102 Northfield Road, Ringwood, BH24 1SU

Planning appeal 3317967 at 102 Northfield Road, Ringwood, BH24 1SU (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolish existing bungalow and erect 4no. detached houses with new vehicular access and parking

Authority: New Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harrington S
Postcode: BH24 1SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on living conditions, with particular regard to overlooking of neighbouring properties, and the provision of private outdoor space for intended occupiers

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, which would substantially diminish the spacious, open, verdant character identified in the Ringwood Local Distinctiveness SPD, outweighed the modest housing supply benefits.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV3 of the New Forest District outside the New Forest National Park Local Plan 2016-2036 Part One: Planning Strategy
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 8Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 130Paragraph 134

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