Planning appeal decision
Forest Glade House, Brockishill Road, Bartley, Hampshire, SO40 2LN
Planning appeal 3331367 at Forest Glade House, Brockishill Road, Bartley, Hampshire, SO40 2LN (New Forest) was dismissed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed developments on the special character of the New Forest National Park.
the erection of an oak framed garage following demolition of the existing garage
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- SO40 2LN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed developments on the special character of the New Forest National Park
- whether the proposals would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Forest North East Conservation Area
- their effect on protected species
What decided it
All three proposals would have a detrimental effect on the special character of the New Forest National Park by introducing visually intrusive, non-subservient buildings with excessive glazing that would erode visual tranquillity and local character, contrary to the high level of protection afforded to National Parks.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP2Policy SP15Policy SP17Policy DP18Policy DP36Policy DP37Policy SP16Policy SP6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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