Planning appeal decision
Land South of Greenfield Cottages, Bentley , Farnham, Hampshire, GU10 5HZ
Planning appeal 3335650 at Land South of Greenfield Cottages, Bentley , Farnham, Hampshire, GU10 5HZ (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed on 24 December 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there is a genuine and proven need for the proposed development in the countryside.
creation of vehicular access
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- GU10 5HZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether there is a genuine and proven need for the proposed development in the countryside
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The genuine and proven need for the access, demonstrated through highway safety improvements and enhanced living conditions for existing residents, outweighed the limited conflict with the development plan regarding tree planting mitigation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP19Policy CP20Policy CP29Policy 1Policy 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 136
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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