Hazledene Barn, The Dene, Winchester Road, West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1JT

the conversion of a disused equestrian stabling unit into a single medium sized dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the South Downs National Park, including the associated Dark Sky Reserve
whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to relevant policies relating to development beyond settlement boundaries and accessibility
the effect of the proposed development on the Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation and the Solent and Southampton Water Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposed glazed gable would fail to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the South Downs National Park and would be incompatible with the rural character of the area, combined with the site's unsuitability due to poor accessibility and location beyond settlement boundaries.

Framework references: 182, 186, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy SD8, Policy SD10, Policy SD19, Policy SD25

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