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Dismissed10 September 20243329853

Land Adjacent to Brambles, Walworth Road , Picket Piece, Hampshire, SP11 6LY

Planning appeal 3329853 at Land Adjacent to Brambles, Walworth Road , Picket Piece, Hampshire, SP11 6LY (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 September 2024 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

erection of 1 no. new dwelling; with associated parking, turning, landscaping, private amenity space and access arrangements

Authority
Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
SP11 6LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • the biodiversity and habitat value of the site

What decided it

The proposal would have a harmful impact on the character and appearance of the area through its awkward siting and scale, and would not adequately protect the existing Oak tree or provide sufficient replacement planting, contrary to Policies E1, E2 and E5 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E1Policy E2Policy E5

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