®Planning appeal decision
Woodpeckers, Hangersley Hill, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3JN
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy DP2, Policy DP18, Policy SP7, Policy SP16, Policy SP17, Policy R7
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