Planning appeal decision
The Log Cabin, Hillview Manor Park, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7HD
Planning appeal 3371897 at The Log Cabin, Hillview Manor Park, Winchester Road, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7HD (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a dwelling to replace an existing residential Lodge
- Authority
- Eastleigh Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- SO50 7HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the site is suitably located for the development proposed
- Whether the information provided is sufficient to ensure that the proposal would not harm protected species
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to satisfy the criteria for replacement dwellings under Policy DM26, particularly the prohibition on replacing mobile homes with permanent dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S5Policy DM1Policy DM26Policy DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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