Fenstanton, Coley Lane, Chilbolton, Hants, SO20 6AZ

Planning appeal 3336616 at Fenstanton, Coley Lane, Chilbolton, Hants, SO20 6AZ (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 13 November 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the condition is necessary, enforceable and reasonable, having regard to local housing need and highway safety.

demolition of existing dwelling, erection of one replacement four bedroom dwelling (plot 2), one additional three bedroom dwelling (plot 1), and construction of new shared vehicular access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 18/02779/FULLN, dated 24 October 2018

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: SO20 6AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the condition is necessary, enforceable and reasonable, having regard to local housing need and highway safety
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of designated European sites

What decided it

The disputed condition failed to satisfy the enforceability and reasonableness tests in NPPF paragraph 56 because the attic room could be converted to a bedroom without requiring planning permission and the Council would have no practical means of monitoring compliance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CNDP Policy HD1CNDP Policy HD5TVLP Policy E5TVLP Policy E8TVLP Policy E7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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