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Allowed10 April 20243329928

46 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 5AH

Planning appeal 3329928 at 46 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks, Alton, East Hampshire, GU34 5AH (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Longmuir J, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

outline planning application for demolition of 46 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks and the erection of up to 60 dwellings with vehicular access point, public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). All matters reserved except for means

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Longmuir J
Postcode
GU34 5AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a four-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance, and the substantial housing and affordable housing benefits were not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the limited/very limited landscape harm.

the limited/very limited landscape harm did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial economic and social benefits, including boosting housing supply and 40% affordable housing, so the proposal benefited from the presumption in favour of sustainable development despite conflicting with the development plan as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP10Policy CP19Policy CP20Policy CP28Policy CP29Policy CP11Policy CP13Policy CP18Policy CP31NP Policy 1NP Policy 9NP Policy 5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 7Paragraph 8Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 57Paragraph 60Paragraph 72Paragraph 77

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