®Planning appeal decision
Land West of Old Manor Farm, South of Lower Road, Bedhampton, PO9 1NU
Planning appeal 3305704 at Land West of Old Manor Farm, South of Lower Road, Bedhampton, PO9 1NU (Havant Borough Council) was allowed on 16 May 2023 by Inspector Chamberlain G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.
Outline planning application for up to 43 dwellings, associated landscaping, open space and allotments with access from Lower Road
- Authority
- Havant Borough Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Chamberlain G
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of the Old Bedhampton Conservation Area
What decided it
The severe housing land supply shortfall (1.8 years against a requirement for 5 years) and the substantial public benefits of housing delivery, including affordable housing and biodiversity enhancements, outweighed the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and conflict with the spatial strategy.
The less than substantial harm to the setting and significance of the Old Bedhampton Conservation Area, together with conflict with the spatial strategy and loss of agricultural land, was outweighed by the substantial benefits of delivering up to 43 homes (including 30% affordable housing) to address a severe housing supply shortfall, biodiversity net gain, sustainable transport provision, and community benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS9Policy CS11Policy CS13Policy CS15Policy CS16Policy CS17Policy CS19Policy CS20Policy CS21Policy AL2Policy DM8Policy DM10Policy DM11Policy DM12Policy DM20Policy DM24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 15Paragraph 20Paragraph 60Paragraph 63Paragraph 74Paragraph 81Paragraph 92Paragraph 98Paragraph 105Paragraph 130Paragraph 174Paragraph 179Paragraph 185Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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