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Dismissed26 June 20253349657

Land Between The Laces and Hawthorn Farm, Willis Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AP

Planning appeal 3349657 at Land Between The Laces and Hawthorn Farm, Willis Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AP (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring dwelling of The Laces, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use of agricultural field to dog exercise field with associated boundary treatment, shelter and parking

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
GU34 5AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring dwelling of The Laces, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether or not there is a genuine and proven need for the proposal in the countryside
  • the effect on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding landscape

What decided it

The significant negative effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring dwelling of The Laces through noise and disturbance from the dog exercise facility outweighs the benefits of the proposal and results in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 20Core Policy 27Core Policy 29Core Policy 19Core Policy 6Saved Policy R1Saved Policy IB3Policy 1 of the Medstead and Four Marks Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2028
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 85Paragraph 124Paragraph 135

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