Planning appeal decision
4 Moulsham Copse Lane, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7RG
Planning appeal 6000875 at 4 Moulsham Copse Lane, Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7RG (Hart District Council) was allowed on 12 March 2026 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the Yateley Green Conservation Area, with particular reference to a protected tree situated adjacent to the appeal site.
a detached car port
- Authority
- Hart District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pickernell E
- Postcode
- GU46 7RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the Yateley Green Conservation Area, with particular reference to a protected tree situated adjacent to the appeal site
What decided it
The proposal's minimal design with timber post foundations requiring hand-tool installation, combined with roof design directing rainfall to the tree's base, would adequately protect the protected oak tree and preserve the conservation area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy NBE2Policy NBE8Saved Policy CON 8Saved Policy URB 19Policy YDFNP6
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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