Land to the Rear of 4 Belmont Road , Ashley, New Milton, Hants, BH25 5AZ

Planning appeal 3373002 at Land to the Rear of 4 Belmont Road , Ashley, New Milton, Hants, BH25 5AZ (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the long term effect upon protected trees.

a 2 bedroom bungalow to rear of 4 Belmont Road with new access via Cutler Close

Authority: New Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Butcher C
Postcode: BH25 5AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the long term effect upon protected trees

What decided it

The potential for material harm to protected trees and the character and appearance of the area through future pressure for branch removal to address shading impacts on living conditions outweighs the limited benefits of a single dwelling, even in the context of a significant housing land supply shortfall.

the limited benefits of providing a single new home and supporting local facilities were outweighed by the significant and enduring potential harm to character and appearance through protected trees, with the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV3Policy ENV4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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