®Planning appeal decision
Ayresfield, Ayres Lanes, Burghclare, Hampshire, RG20 9HG
a detached dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Standfield R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the suitability of the location for residential development having regard to local and national policy
What decided it
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and unsustainability of location, combined with the status of the recently modified Neighbourhood Plan allocating sufficient housing, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of providing a single dwelling in a location with no locally agreed need.
The significant harm to character and appearance and the unsuitability of the location for residential development, together with the status of the Neighbourhood Plan and NPPF policies on sustainable locations and well-designed places, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the relatively small benefits of housing provision, economic and social benefits, and renewable energy and biodiversity enhancements, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 12, 14
Plan policies cited: Policy EM1, Policy EM10, Policy SD1, Policy SS1, Policy SS6, Policy B1, Policy B3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.