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Dismissed26 August 20253361240

Ropley, Botley Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3HA

Planning appeal 3361240 at Ropley, Botley Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3HA (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 26 August 2025 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outlook, provision of light and noise.

the “Proposed development of rear garden to create new access and 2 No new dwellings”

Authority
Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
SO30 3HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outlook, provision of light and noise
  • Whether the site would be safe for future occupiers, with particular regard to possible contamination
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the retention and provision of trees
  • The effect of the proposal on biodiversity
  • Whether appropriate Biodiversity Net Gain can be achieved
  • The effect of the proposal on protected sites

What decided it

The cumulative effect of unacceptable living conditions (outlook, light and noise), undemonstrated site safety regarding contamination, harmful loss of trees, and insufficient ecological information regarding protected species and biodiversity net gain.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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