Old School House, Mary Lane, North Waltham, RG25 2BY

Erection of detached dwelling including parking provision for existing and proposed dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/00221/FUL, dated 12 October 2022

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary having regard to the effect of the amended plans on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area and the significance of any non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The increased height and prominence of the proposed dwelling with a full first floor would harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm.

Framework references: 208

Plan policies cited: Policy EM1, Policy EM10, Policy EM11

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