Anthill Farmlands, Hambledon Road, Denmead, Hampshire, PO7 6ES

Planning appeal 6002399 at Anthill Farmlands, Hambledon Road, Denmead, Hampshire, PO7 6ES (Winchester City Council) was dismissed on 28 April 2026 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the local development strategy for the area.

two self-build dwellings

Authority: Winchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Perrins N
Postcode: PO7 6ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the local development strategy for the area
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether, in the event of harm being identified, there are any other considerations that indicate a decision should be made other than in accordance with the development plan with particular regard to housing land supply and provision of self-build housing, and any other benefits of the proposal

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to rural character arising principally from Plot 2's encroachment into open countryside, combined with the location outside the settlement boundary contrary to the spatial strategy, outweighs the modest contribution to self-build housing supply and other identified benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy 1 of the Denmead Neighbourhood Plan 2011–2031Policy D1Policy NE9Policy NE14Policy NE15Policy NE16Policy H4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 187

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