Land at 25 Woodvale Gardens, Ashley, NEW MILTON, Hampshire, BH25 5EE

new end of terrace dwelling and associated parking

Authority: New Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the relationship of the proposed development to trees

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the proposed dwelling's incongruous design and failure to respect the uniform building line and design characteristics of the terrace, outweighed the limited housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance.

the significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery and efficient use of land when assessed against the Framework as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan 2016-2036 Part One: Planning Strategy New Forest District outside the New Forest National Park (July 2020), New Milton Local Distinctiveness Supplementary Planning Document (June 2010)

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