Decision
Analysis
outcome: The application was refused due to the negative impact on the street scene, character, and appearance of the local area.
summary: The decision involves the refusal of a planning application for the demolition of an existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings, and the construction of three new detached dwellings with integral garages, associated car and cycle parking, and access works.
topline: The Planning Committee has decided to refuse the construction of three new detached dwellings, citing a harmful impact on the local area's character.
reason_contentious: The issue is contentious due to the potential alteration of the local area's character and the disagreement between the developers' plans and the local planning policies.
affected_stakeholders: Local residents, the applicant/developer, local council planning department, and potentially local businesses.
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence in the decision provided.
URL: https://hart.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=407
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and erection of three detached dwellings with integral garages, associated car and cycle parking and access works. DECISION – REFUSE - authority has been delegated to the relevant Officers, along with the Chairman of the Planning Committee and the Ward Councillor to detail the reason for refusal. The primary reason to REFUSE is due to the cumulative impact of the design, scale and massing of the application being proposed, it would have a harmful impact on the street scene, character, and appearance of the local area. This is contrary to Policy NBE9 of the Hart Local Plan (Strategy & Sites) 2032 and GEN1 of the Hart Local Plan (Replacement) 1996-2006 Saved Policies.
Date of Decision: September 13, 2023