PLANS to use land for 41 lodges at a New Forest holiday park have been dismissed on appeal.
Hoburne Bashley had challenged the decision made by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) to not grant the scheme at the site in Sway Road, New Milton.
A Government appointed planning inspector assessed the case and sided with the NPA.
Inspector Sheila Holden said she considers the proposal as a "major development" given its nature, scale and setting.
She also said the plan would result in "significant and harmful erosion" of the open space within the holiday park.
"I acknowledge that there would be economic benefits arising from the development, including additional on-site employment both during and after any period of implementation," Ms Holden said.
"It could also encourage additional spending in the local area by visitors. However, I am not persuaded that these limited economic benefits would outweigh the harms I have identified."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here