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Dismissed5 November 20243343080

Ashfield Hole Lane, Bentley, Farnham, GU10 5LT

Planning appeal 3343080 at Ashfield Hole Lane, Bentley, Farnham, GU10 5LT (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to relevant local policies relating to development in the countryside.

one dwelling

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
GU10 5LT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to relevant local policies relating to development in the countryside
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the disproportionately small plot size and resulting urbanising effect, combined with the Council's ability to demonstrate 3.59 years' housing land supply, means the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.

the limited benefits of providing one dwelling and potential self-build contribution were outweighed by considerable harm to character and appearance; the conflict with housing supply policies carried little weight given the Council's 3.59-year supply, but the conflict with design and character policies carried considerable weight

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CP2CS Policy CP10CS Policy CP14CS Policy CP19CS Policy CP20CS Policy CP29NP Policy 1NP Policy 2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 128Paragraph 135

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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