®Planning appeal decision
12 Beavers Close, ALTON, GU34 2EF
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 14, 124, 135
Plan policies cited: 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)
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.