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The Gamekeepers, Tunworth Road, Mapledurwell, Basingstoke, RG25 2LU
Planning appeal 3328799 at The Gamekeepers, Tunworth Road, Mapledurwell, Basingstoke, RG25 2LU (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 April 2024 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Mapledurwell Conservation Area.
laying of gravel hardstanding to provide access to the cesspit for the pump-out lorry and to enable the dray lorry to make deliveries clear of the highway; the hardstanding also to serve as additional parking to serve The Gamekeepers; provision of 7 No. low-level, bat-friendly downlighters within the landscaped margin
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- RG25 2LU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the local area, including whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Mapledurwell Conservation Area
- Whether the development represents an efficient use of land
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the outdoor space associated with Glebe Cottage with particular regard to noise and activity
What decided it
The development harms the character and appearance of the Mapledurwell Conservation Area and fails to preserve or enhance its character, and the public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EM1Policy EM11Policy CN9Policy EM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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