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Allowed20 December 20243328096

Hounsome Fields, Trenchard Lane, Dummer, RG23 7LT

Planning appeal 3328096 at Hounsome Fields, Trenchard Lane, Dummer, RG23 7LT (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 20 December 2024 by Inspector Brooker M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the appeal scheme delivers acceptable gypsy and traveller provision.

the construction of 2 no. gypsy and traveller pitches, both independently serviced with an amenity building, large trailer and touring caravan with parking and landscaping and engineering associated works

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector
Brooker M
Postcode
RG23 7LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the appeal scheme delivers acceptable gypsy and traveller provision

What decided it

The appeal scheme provides acceptable gypsy and traveller provision with appropriate integration with the settled community, safe highway access, and sustainable transport links, and causes no harm to heritage assets.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CN5Policy SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213

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