®Planning appeal decision
12 Beavers Close, Alton, GU34 2EF
Planning appeal 3345569 at 12 Beavers Close, Alton, GU34 2EF (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Beavers Close, with particular regard to privacy and outlook.
erection of 2 bedroomed dwelling with access from Kellynch Close. Creation of raised parking area along with bin and bike store (revised proposal following refusal of application 55008)
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- GU34 2EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Beavers Close, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
- whether acceptable living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regard to private garden space provision
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to living conditions of occupiers at 8 Beavers Close through overlooking and privacy loss, combined with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to inadequate garden space, demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing supply even under the tilted balance.
The adverse impacts of granting permission, comprising significant harm to living conditions of existing and future occupiers, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing provision and efficient use of land in a sustainable location, when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP27 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan Joint Core Strategy (2014)Policy CP29 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan Joint Core Strategy (2014)Policy CP2 of the East Hampshire District Local Plan Joint Core Strategy (2014)Policy DE2 of the Alton Neighbourhood Plan (2021)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 14Paragraph 124Paragraph 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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