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Dismissed30 January 20263373502

Crossways, Trinity Road, Bentworth, Hampshire, GU34 5NN

Planning appeal 3373502 at Crossways, Trinity Road, Bentworth, Hampshire, GU34 5NN (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for a new dwelling having regard to access to services and facilities and the policies of the development plan.

demolition of existing linked barns with consent to convert to a single residential dwelling; erection of a new dwelling

Authority
East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pickernell E
Postcode
GU34 5NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for a new dwelling having regard to access to services and facilities and the policies of the development plan
  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for access to the site with particular regard to the safety and convenience of users of Trinity Road
  • if harm is found, whether material considerations, including any fallback position justifies a decision otherwise than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan as a whole in respect of location, accessibility and character, and material considerations do not indicate it should be decided otherwise than in accordance with the plan.

The benefits of providing a modern self-build home were outweighed by the significant overall harm from conflict with development plan policy, poor accessibility requiring reliance on private vehicles, and harmful impact on rural character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP2Policy CP10Policy CP19Policy CP20Policy CP29Policy CP31

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