Falkland Farm, Andover Road, Wash Water, NEWBURY, RG20 0LP

redevelopment of existing caravan storage site / removal of existing structures and the erection of 5 no. residential dwellings and associated access works, parking and landscaping

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Parker R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on highway safety and whether it would provide safe, suitable and convenient access for all potential users

What decided it

The unacceptable impact on highway safety and failure to provide safe, suitable and convenient access for all potential users, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic stimulus were outweighed by the significant harm to highway safety and failure to provide safe, suitable and convenient access for all users, resulting in the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits.

Framework references: 11, 110, 111

Plan policies cited: Policy CN9, Policy SS6, Policy SD1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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