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Dismissed15 January 20253349658

Hound Corner Fruit Farm Hamble Lane, Netley Abbey, SO31 5FT

Planning appeal 3349658 at Hound Corner Fruit Farm Hamble Lane, Netley Abbey, SO31 5FT (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2025 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the countryside and settlement gap.

proposed new entrance to site (amendment to approved application H/23/95895)

Authority
Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
SO31 5FT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character of the countryside and settlement gap

What decided it

The proposed brick wall and gates would materially and unacceptably harm the character of the countryside and settlement gap, conflicting with local plan policies, and this harm outweighs the safety, privacy and security benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1Policy S5Policy S6

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