®Planning appeal decision
Shedfield Equestrian Centre, The Gatehouse, Botley Road, Shedfield, Hampshire, SO32 2HN
the construction of an Equestrian Manager's Dwelling, to be tied to Shedfield Equestrian Centre
- Authority
- Winchester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- agricultural · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kent R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker
- whether the enterprise is financially sound and if so will remain viable for the foreseeable future
- the effect of the development on ancient woodland and protected trees
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate an essential functional need for a rural worker's dwelling, and this was compounded by unproven long-term financial viability of the enterprise and unresolved harm to protected trees within their root protection areas.
The proposal conflicts with the development plan as a whole and the Inspector found no material considerations to indicate the appeal should be decided otherwise.
Plan policies cited: MTRA4, DM11, DM12, DM24, CP13, DM16, SP3, H11
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