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Dismissed14 July 20233305787

Land North of Oxlease Meadows, Oxlease Meadows, Romsey, SO51 7AB

Planning appeal 3305787 at Land North of Oxlease Meadows, Oxlease Meadows, Romsey, SO51 7AB (Test Valley Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to relevant local policies relating to the countryside.

the erection of 43 dwellings and apartments, access, parking, landscaping, and associated works following demolition and site clearance

Authority
Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
SO51 7AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to relevant local policies relating to the countryside
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant and permanent harm to the character and appearance of the Fishlake Meadows nature reserve and canal corridor caused by the proximity of development to the canal boundary, which would be contrary to Policy E2 and outweigh the moderate benefits of housing provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy COM2Policy E2

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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