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

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

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.

Framework references: 11, 85, 124, 135

Plan policies cited: Core Policy 20, Core Policy 27, Core Policy 29, Core Policy 19, Core Policy 6, Saved Policy R1, Saved Policy IB3, Policy 1 of the Medstead and Four Marks Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2028

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