Woodpeckers, Hangersley Hill, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3JN

Planning appeal 6001867 at Woodpeckers, Hangersley Hill, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3JN (New Forest) was dismissed on 11 March 2026 by Inspector McIntyre S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including on the significance of the nearby 2009 Western Escarpment Conservation Area (WECA), a designated heritage asset, through development within its setting.

not a form of development, therefore I have removed the reference to this in the banner heading above. However, the planning application form confirms that the development has been completed, and I was able to view the boundary fence on my site visit. 3. The site is located within the boundary of the New Forest National Park (NP) where there is a statutory duty on

Authority: New Forest
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: McIntyre S
Postcode: BH24 3JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including on the significance of the nearby 2009 Western Escarpment Conservation Area (WECA), a designated heritage asset, through development within its setting

What decided it

The scale and appearance of the close-boarded fence creates a prominent urban feature that is harmful to the rural character of the area and the significance of the conservation area setting, contrary to development plan policies and the statutory duty to conserve and enhance the National Park.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP2Policy DP18Policy SP7Policy SP16Policy SP17Policy R7

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