Appeal Quashed — Hampshire
APP/Y9507/C/26/3377648
Land at Land east of New Barn Farm Lane,, Hampshire, PO8 0QG
The planning appeal decision letter addresses two appeals related to land east of New Barn Farm Lane, Blendworth, Hampshire, involving an enforcement notice issued by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) and a refusal of planning permission for the stationing of caravans for residential use. **Main Issues**: The appeals focus on the appropriateness of the proposed use of land in a National Park setting and its impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including potential noise and light pollution. **Key Arguments**: The appellants argued that the residential use of the land was necessary due to an unmet need for gypsy and traveller pitches, as identified in the East Hants District Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment. They also contended that the enforcement notice was flawed due to an incomplete plan and sought an extension of the compliance period from eight to eighteen months. **Inspector's Reasoning**: The Inspector upheld the enforcement notice, finding that the proposed use was not suitable given the site's location outside of a settlement boundary and its classification as open countryside within a National Park. The Inspector noted that while there was an identified need for pitches, the development would conflict with local policies aimed at protecting the landscape and character of the area. The Inspector did, however, extend the compliance period from eight to twelve months, acknowledging the disruption caused by vacating the site. **Final Decision**: Appeal A was dismissed, and the enforcement notice was upheld with the compliance period extended. Appeal B was also dismissed, denying planning permission for the proposed residential use. **Conditions**: The Inspector varied the enforcement notice to extend the compliance period to twelve months, but no further conditions were imposed due to the dismissal of the planning application.
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