This was a 3 day inquiry into an appeal by Churchill Retirement Living against the refusal by New Forest District Council of planning permission for the proposed redevelopment of a previously developed site at 2 South Street, Hythe, to comprise 43 retirement apartments and associated communal facilities. The main issue in the appeal concerned the impact of the proposed development on various listed buildings in the vicinity as well as on the Hythe Conservation Area. Charles Banner appeared for New Forest District Council. Neil Cameron QC appeared for Churchill Retirement Living.