Planning appeal decision
3 Murray Grove, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2FY
Planning appeal 3331177 at 3 Murray Grove, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2FY (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
the erection of ‘rear three pitch roof dormer with four roof lights to the front roof slope
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- GU34 2FY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
What decided it
The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area by failing to conform with design guidance and conflicting with local and national planning policy objectives for well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP29 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Joint Core Strategy 2014Policy HE2 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan: Second Review 2006Policy DE2 of the Alton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011 to 2028 (2015)
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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