Planning appeal decision
Laburnam House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead , GU26 6HJ
Planning appeal 3334515 at Laburnam House, Crossways Road, Grayshott, Hindhead , GU26 6HJ (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Conservation Area.
Removal of chimney stacks and the like for like replacement of roof tiles and associated work
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- GU26 6HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Conservation Area
What decided it
The removal of the chimney stacks caused harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area that was not outweighed by any public benefits, whereas the replacement roof tiles preserved the character and appearance and caused no harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP29Policy CP30Policy HE2Policy HE5
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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