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Dismissed28 January 20263372333

Land to the North West of the Pines, Bighton Hill, Ropley , Hampshire, SO24 9SQ

Planning appeal 3372333 at Land to the North West of the Pines, Bighton Hill, Ropley , Hampshire, SO24 9SQ (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 28 January 2026 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
SO24 9SQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP20Policy CP29Policy RNP11Policy RNP2Policy CP19Policy CP2Policy CP10Policy CP14Policy H14Policy CP31
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 110

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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