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Dismissed20 October 20253368642

2 Fennel Gardens, Lymington, SO41 9FS

Planning appeal 3368642 at 2 Fennel Gardens, Lymington, SO41 9FS (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the Fennel Gardens streetscene.

a single storey rear extension and a two-storey side extension

Authority
New Forest District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
SO41 9FS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the Fennel Gardens streetscene
  • the effect of a shortfall in car parking

What decided it

The harmful impact of the side extension on the character and appearance of the Fennel Gardens streetscene, conflicting with Policy ENV3 and NPPF Section 12.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3Policy CC2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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