Kingfisher Lodge, Longstock, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 6DW

single storey extension and alterations at Kingfisher Lodge to construct exercise pool with jacuzzi and associated plant room shed, together with workshop extension to existing single storey garage with art studio/annex over

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Longmuir J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed works and development would preserve the Grade II Kingfisher Lodge listed building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses

What decided it

The proposed extension and art studio/annex would harm the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building, and the limited public benefits would not outweigh this harm as required by Policy E9 and paragraphs 205-206 of the Framework.

Framework references: 11, 205, 206

Plan policies cited: Policy E9, Policy COM11, Policy E1, Policy COM2

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