Cyma House, Village Street, Chilbolton, SO20 6BA

Planning appeal 6003991 at Cyma House, Village Street, Chilbolton, SO20 6BA (Test Valley) was allowed on 31 July 2026 by Inspector D Wilson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the sites location within the Chilbolton Conservation Area, the settings of nearby listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets.

the erection of a dwelling house and ancillary garage and other associated works

Authority: Test Valley
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: D Wilson
Postcode: SO20 6BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the sites location within the Chilbolton Conservation Area, the settings of nearby listed buildings and non-designated heritage assets
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of European sites, with particular regard to nutrient neutrality

What decided it

The unilateral undertaking securing nutrient neutrality mitigation, combined with the Inspector's finding that the design would integrate appropriately within the conservation area and preserve the settings of heritage assets, allowed the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E1Policy E9Policy E5Policy E8Policy H1Policy HD4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 212

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