Mornington , North Lane, West Tytherley, Hampshire, SP5 1LX

erection of 2no 1.5-storey self-build dwellings, with associated works, parking, access, and hard and soft landscaping

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hills J
Postcode: SP5 1LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harmful effect on character and appearance caused by the complex, visually busy architectural composition that lacks restraint and coherence with local vernacular, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision in the context of the tilted balance.

The adverse impact of harm to character and appearance, weighted heavily against the proposal, was not outweighed by the significant weight given to social benefits of housing delivery and the good deal of weight attributed to self-build housing benefits, resulting in a finding that adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweigh benefits.

Framework references: 135, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy COM2, Policy E1, Policy E2, Policy HD4

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