Planning appeal decision
Land off Baughurst Road, Stoney Heath, Baughurst, Hampshire, RG26 5SW
Planning appeal 3328743 at Land off Baughurst Road, Stoney Heath, Baughurst, Hampshire, RG26 5SW (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 June 2024 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
the erection of two pairs semi-detached houses, amended existing access and landscaping
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pickernell E
- Postcode
- RG26 5SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape
What decided it
The significantly urbanising effect of the development on the rural character and appearance of the area and the setting of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape outweighs the moderate benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EM1Policy SS6(e)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 77Paragraph 182Paragraph 226
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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