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Notice upheld11 May 20263345956

153 Woodlands Road, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7BH

Planning appeal 3345956 at 153 Woodlands Road, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7BH (New Forest) was dismissed on 11 May 2026 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the enforcement notice was properly served (Ground e).

without planning permission, the erection of fencing and gates in the approximate position show in blue on the plan attached to this Notice

Authority
New Forest
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hand S
Postcode
SO40 7BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the enforcement notice was properly served (Ground e)
  • Whether planning permission should be granted for the erection of fencing and gates (Ground a)
  • Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are reasonable (Ground f)
  • Whether the compliance period is reasonable (Ground g)

What decided it

The fence's industrial appearance and excessive height of over 2m made it inappropriate and harmful to the National Park's natural beauty and character, contrary to local plan policies requiring sympathetic design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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