®Planning appeal decision
Lynton, Partridge Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RZ
subdivision of the plot and construction of one self-build, wheelchair accessible single storey dwelling, using existing access from Highwood Road
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Szymanski D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, including the New Forest National Park (the NP)
- the effect of the proposed development upon protected trees
- the effect of the proposed development upon designated habitats sites
- whether or not there are material considerations to outweigh any policy conflicts or harm that might be identified in relation to the above matters
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the landscape and scenic beauty of the New Forest National Park outweighed the benefits of the scheme, engaging the paragraph 11d)ii) exception so the tilted balance did not apply.
The great weight given to harm to the character and appearance of the area and the National Park outweighed the very significant weight given to the self-build/HRA/PSED duties and habitats mitigation benefits, tipping the balance against the scheme.
Framework references: 11, 182
Plan policies cited: Policy DP2, Policy SP17, Policy DP18, Policy SP6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.