Land Opposite Hillside, Willis Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AP

Planning appeal 3356693 at Land Opposite Hillside, Willis Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AP (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Law T, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of land to a 3 pitch travellers caravan site, each pitch consisting of 1 mobile home, 1 dayroom, 1 touring caravan + car parking, foul drainage, landscaping and associated works

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Law T
Postcode: GU34 5AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal, together with nearby gypsy and traveller sites, would dominate the settled community
whether other material considerations, including the need for and supply of pitches, outweighs any harm identified such as to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial unmet need for and shortage of Gypsy and Traveller pitches, combined with the best interests of the children who would live on the site, outweighed the moderate landscape harm identified.

moderate harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from conflict with the development plan was outweighed by the general need for gypsy and traveller pitches, the lack of progress in meeting that need, and the best interests of the children, tipping the balance in favour of allowing the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP20Policy CP15Policy CP29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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