24 Poplar Drive, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4XH

Planning appeal 3287728 at 24 Poplar Drive, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4XH (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the development on the integrity of European sites in relation to: (a) nutrients, (b) recreation and (c) air quality.

demolition of attached garaging and erection of infill dwelling

Authority: New Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: SO40 4XH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the development on the integrity of European sites in relation to: (a) nutrients, (b) recreation and (c) air quality
the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The failure to secure adequate mitigation for likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of European sites in relation to nutrients and recreational pressure, contrary to the Habitats Regulations and the development plan.

the social and economic benefits of providing a single additional dwelling and helping to make better use of the site were clearly outweighed by the potentially adverse environmental effects on European sites

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM2 of the New Forest District (outside the National Park) Local Plan Part 2: Sites and Development Management 2014Policy ENV1 of the New Forest District Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning StrategyPolicy ENV3 of the New Forest District Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 182

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