AN appeal is to be held into East Hampshire District Council’s (EHDC) refusal to grant planning permission for the construction of a detached dwelling at Westwood, 119 Lymington Bottom, Four Marks.

The application was turned down by EHDC on grounds that “the proposed development, by virtue of the inadequate size of the plot and the size, bulk, height and proximity of the new dwelling to the side boundaries, together with the elevated position, would be overbearing in the street scene and would have a cramped appearance and poor relationship with adjacent buildings”.

It was felt that the proposal would, therefore, “be at odds with the established spacious character of this part of the village” and would be would be contrary to local planning policy, including that of the Medstead and Four Marks Neighbourhood Plan.

Concern was expressed by two residents who would have preferred an application for a single storey rather that a two-storey building.

The appeal is to be considered by written representation.

To comment, or modify or withdraw a previous representation, visit acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk or write to Neil Devereux, The Planning Inspectorate, Room Zone 3N, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN, quoting the reference number APP/M1710/W/17/3179071, arriving no later than October 6.