Holmlands, Main Road, Bucks Horn Oak, Hampshire, GU10 4LT

the construction of a two storey, chalet bungalow style, two bedroom, two bathroom dwelling following the demolition of the existing garage

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Evans J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the dwelling within the South Downs National Park
whether the site is in a suitable location for development
the effect of the proposal upon highways safety
the impact of the proposal upon the integrity of the Wealden Heaths II Special Protection Area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance combined with the location being unsuitable for development outside a settlement boundary, loss of parking creating highway safety concerns, and adverse effects on the SPA integrity without adequate mitigation, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits.

Plan policies cited: Policy SD5, Policy SD25, Policy SD21, Policy SD22, Policy SD10, Policy SD9

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