®Planning appeal decision
Appledore, The Drive, East Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BN
demolish outbuildings and erect detached dwelling
- Authority
- Test Valley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cahalane R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area caused by the cramped siting and elongated form of the proposed dwelling, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing delivery and self-build benefits under the Framework's tilted balance test.
The housing delivery benefits and self-build provision, afforded significant weight, were outweighed by the substantial adverse impacts on character and appearance and the requirement for well-designed places sympathetic to local character.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy E1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan Development Plan Document, Policy WP-B2 of the Wellow Neighbourhood Plan, RLP Policies COM1 and COM2, WNP Policy WP-H3
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