Planning appeal decision
West View Farm, Baughurst, RG26 5LL
Planning appeal 3323328 at West View Farm, Baughurst, RG26 5LL (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of 3 no. detached dwellings with garages, parking and associated landscaping following the demolition of existing stables/barn
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- RG26 5LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The development would not unacceptably harm the rural character and appearance of the wider area as it represents appropriate infill development on a brownfield site with built structures, with curtilages contained within the existing footprint and softened by boundary planting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SS6EM1EM10CN3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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