Planning appeal decision
Homestead Cottage Main Road, East Boldre, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT
Planning appeal 3368420 at Homestead Cottage Main Road, East Boldre, Brockenhurst, SO42 7WT (New Forest) was allowed on 20 November 2025 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area which includes the Forest South East Conservation Area and the New Forest National Park.
the demolition of an existing timber summer house and the construction of an oak framed 2-bay garage with upper floor
- Authority
- New Forest
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Faulkner H
- Postcode
- SO42 7WT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area which includes the Forest South East Conservation Area and the New Forest National Park
What decided it
The proposed building's acceptable design, scale, and siting ensure it remains subservient to the host cottage and preserves the character and appearance of the conservation area and National Park landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP37Policy D2Policy D18Policy SP16Policy SP17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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