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Allowed7 July 20263373291

The Pigeon Coop, Deans Field , Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9FT

Planning appeal 3373291 at The Pigeon Coop, Deans Field , Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9FT (East Hampshire District Council) was allowed on 7 July 2026 by Inspector Thandi B, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

one pitch for Gypsy/Traveller's use

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
GU35 9FT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal upon the settled community of Kingsley

What decided it

The absence of any material harm to character/appearance or to the settled community, combined with a demonstrable and longstanding unmet need for Gypsy and Traveller pitches in the district.

the lack of harm to character/appearance or the settled community, together with the considerable unmet need for pitches, weighed in favour of allowing the appeal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP19Policy CP20Policy CP29Policy CP15Policy CP27

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