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Allowed23 August 20243321775

Crossways Childrens Home, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, RG24 7DL

Planning appeal 3321775 at Crossways Childrens Home, 42 Milkingpen Lane, Old Basing, RG24 7DL (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 23 August 2024 by Inspector McKay L, 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, including the Old Basing Conservation Area.

erection of a new apartment block to accommodate two two-bed apartments

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
McKay L
Postcode
RG24 7DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Old Basing Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would comply with development plan policies and preserve the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the Conservation Area through appropriate siting, design, scale and a comprehensive landscaping scheme with replacement trees.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EM1Policy EM10Policy EM11Policy OB&L6Policy OB&L7Policy EM9

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