25, Walworth Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• the safety and usability of the internal road layout
• the effects of the proposal on the site's biodiversity value
• the effects on the Solent Protected Sites
• whether the proposal could adequately manage surface water run off
• the effects on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy
• whether adequate living conditions could be created for future occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, noise and odour
• whether adequate contributions would be made towards public open space and community infrastructure
• whether the proposal would adequately respond to local housing needs, in terms of the provision of affordable housing

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds that cannot be remedied by conditions or the submitted unilateral undertaking, particularly regarding biodiversity, Solent Protected Sites mitigation, surface water drainage, affordable housing provision and community infrastructure contributions.

the modest public benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location and strategic allocation did not outweigh the identified harms in relation to biodiversity, Solent Protected Sites, surface water drainage, affordable housing and community infrastructure, and the decision was made in accordance with the development plan