Planning appeal decision
99 Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NL
Planning appeal 3347079 at 99 Hightown Road, Ringwood, BH24 1NL (New Forest District Council) was allowed on 16 October 2024 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Two storey rear extension; addition of dormer windows to front elevation; demolition of garage
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
- Postcode
- BH24 1NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 89 Parsonage Barn Lane and 97 Hightown Road, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed development would sit comfortably alongside the existing extended dwelling at No. 101 and would not unacceptably harm the character, appearance or living conditions of neighbouring properties, thereby complying with Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3
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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