®Planning appeal decision
Land to the east of Cartwright Drive, Fareham, PO15 5TF
the erection of 49 dwellings, and associated landscaping and parking; access from Cartwright Drive; and associated works
- Authority
- Fareham Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Holden S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Upper Meon Valley
- the effect of the proposal on the Meon Valley Strategic Gap
- whether the site is suitable for a residential development having regard to its location in relation to existing development, services and facilities
- the effect of the proposal on Habitats Sites, with particular regard to nutrient levels in the Solent
What decided it
The very significant cumulative adverse landscape and Strategic Gap impacts, combined with the site's poor relationship with existing development and services, were found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the scheme.
the significant benefits of housing delivery, including affordable housing and economic benefits, were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to the Upper Meon Valley landscape, the Meon Valley Strategic Gap, and the poor relationship of the site with existing development and services
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy CS2, Policy CS4, Policy CS5, Policy CS6, Policy CS14, Policy CS15, Policy CS18, Policy CS22, Policy DSP6, Policy DSP13, Policy DSP15, Policy DSP40
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.