Planning appeal decision
Marsh Farm Cottage, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NF
Planning appeal 3333156 at Marsh Farm Cottage, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, SP6 3NF (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 29 August 2024 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the scheme upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its location within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape.
the conversion of a garage / workshop to ancillary accommodation
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- SP6 3NF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its location within the Cranborne Chase National Landscape
What decided it
The conversion would result in a harmful spread and duplication of residential development and uses well beyond the small discrete cluster of dwellings, unacceptably eroding the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape contrary to the high level of protection afforded by the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3Policy ENV4Policy STR2Policy STR3Policy DM20Policy DM21
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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