®Planning appeal decision
Land to the rear of 141 Hampton Lane, Blackfield, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 1WE
erection of a two-bedroom bungalow. Appeal B: APP/B1740/W/21/3287961 Land to the rear of 139 and 141 Hampton Lane, Blackfield SO45 1WE
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Webb B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the development on the integrity of European sites
- the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the future occupants of the proposed dwellings in relation to privacy; and of occupants of 1 Hartsgrove Close in relation to outlook, noise-related disturbance and light intrusion
What decided it
The failure to secure nutrient neutrality and recreational mitigation for European sites, contrary to the Habitats Regulations and the development plan, rendered both appeals unacceptable notwithstanding the housing benefits they would deliver.
The social and economic benefits of providing a single additional dwelling in an accessible location and helping to address the Council's housing shortfall were clearly outweighed by the potentially adverse environmental effects on European sites.
Framework references: 11, 182
Plan policies cited: Policy DM2 of the New Forest District (outside the National Park) Local Plan Part 2: Sites and Development Management 2014, Policy ENV1 of the New Forest District Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy, Policy ENV3 of the New Forest District Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.