Land South West of Mill House, Mill House Lane, Longparish, Hampshire, PO40 9HA

Planning appeal 3326189 at Land South West of Mill House, Mill House Lane, Longparish, Hampshire, PO40 9HA (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 April 2024 by Inspector Hocking P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the setting of a Grade II Listed Building and whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Longparish Conservation Area.

Without planning permission the erection of a green metal fence and metal palisade gate, over 1 metre in height and adjacent to the highway

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hocking P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the setting of a Grade II Listed Building and whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Longparish Conservation Area

What decided it

The development results in less than substantial harm to heritage assets that is not outweighed by the limited public benefit of site security, as other feasible alternatives to the metal fencing and gate have not been adequately explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E1Policy E2Policy E9Policy CS1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 101

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