Embley Wood Lane, East Stratton, Hampshire , SO21 3DT

Planning appeal 3325181 at Embley Wood Lane, East Stratton, Hampshire , SO21 3DT (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site would be an appropriate location for the proposed dwelling having regard to relevant development plan policy.

change of use from an ancillary outbuilding for residential storage to a new dwelling

Authority: Winchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Buchanan R
Postcode: SO21 3DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site would be an appropriate location for the proposed dwelling having regard to relevant development plan policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of East Stratton Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal fails to accord with development plan policy on location and would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area, with the limited housing benefit insufficient to outweigh this harm.

the public benefits of delivering a single dwelling and efficient use of a windfall site do not outweigh the harm to the conservation area and the fundamental unsuitability of the location under development plan policy

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy MTRA3Policy CP13Policy CP20Policy DM15Policy DM16Policy DM18Policy DM23Policy DM27
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 12

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