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Allowed7 April 20263375722

Land South West Of Overton Sapley Lane, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3NT

Planning appeal 3375722 at Land South West Of Overton Sapley Lane, Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3NT (Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council) was allowed on 7 April 2026 by Inspector Brooker M, following an inquiry.

Up to 130 dwellings (Use Class C3), public open space (including country park) and associated landscaping and infrastructure works; with all matters reserved except for means of access

Authority
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Brooker M
Postcode
RG25 3NT

What decided it

The council substantiated its reason for refusal with robust expert evidence on landscape harm consistent with its officers' earlier consultation responses, so it was not unreasonable in refusing the application.

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