Planning appeal decision
37 Denholm Close, Ringwood, BH24 1TF
Planning appeal 3338958 at 37 Denholm Close, Ringwood, BH24 1TF (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 19 August 2024 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
the building of an additional dwelling on what is the garden to our current property”
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- BH24 1TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effect upon the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to privacy and outlook
- The effect upon the stability of the area
- The effect upon protected habitat sites
What decided it
The cumulative effect of unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, undemonstrated site stability, and adverse effects on protected habitat sites without secured mitigation, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of a single dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3Policy ENV1
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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