®Planning appeal decision
Land to the North West of the Pines, Bighton Hill, Ropley , Hampshire, SO24 9SQ
outline planning for one self-build dwelling with garage, amenity and green space, all matters reserved
- Authority
- East Hampshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kay D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for housing having regard to the development plan
What decided it
The adverse impacts of approval—notably permanent harm to character and appearance, unjustified countryside development, and unsustainable location—significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of a single self-build dwelling, even in the context of a 2.7-year housing land supply deficit.
The modest benefits of housing delivery and economic activity from a single self-build dwelling (moderate weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by notable permanent harm to character and appearance, harm to the countryside through unjustified development, and the unsustainable location for future occupiers, such that the scheme would not represent sustainable development.
Framework references: 11, 57, 110
Plan policies cited: Policy CP20, Policy CP29, Policy RNP11, Policy RNP2, Policy CP19, Policy CP2, Policy CP10, Policy CP14, Policy H14, Policy CP31
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