Planning appeal decision
Silverlea , Paice Lane, Medstead, GU34 5PT
Planning appeal 3351381 at Silverlea , Paice Lane, Medstead, GU34 5PT (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 14 January 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Paice Lane.
demolition of the existing garage; 2 storey extension to each side of the existing property and erection of a double garage
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- GU34 5PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Paice Lane
What decided it
The proposed front-facing gable-end and double garage would be an unduly bulky and dominant addition that fails to meet the SPD requirement for front extensions in countryside locations to be subservient to the original dwelling and meet established building lines.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP29Policy HE2Residential Extensions & Householder Development SPD 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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