Land at the Junction of Cradle Lane and High Thicket Road, Bordon, GU35 0QT

Planning appeal 6001993 at Land at the Junction of Cradle Lane and High Thicket Road, Bordon, GU35 0QT (East Hampshire District Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Hughes S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape, in particular its effect on the adjoining South Downs National Park.

an “outline planning application (access only) for 8 dwellings, garages and associated access, parking and landscaping

Authority: East Hampshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hughes S
Postcode: GU35 0QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding landscape, in particular its effect on the adjoining South Downs National Park
whether or not the site is a suitable location for residential land use, having regard to the spatial strategy of the development plan

What decided it

The significant harmful impact on the landscape and setting of the South Downs National Park, which provides a strong reason for refusing the development under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

The moderate benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were outweighed by the significant harm to the South Downs National Park setting, which provided a strong reason for refusal displacing the presumption in favour of sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP20CP29CP2CP10CP14CP19CP31CP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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