Rear of 82 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4DF

Planning appeal 3313667 at Rear of 82 St. Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4DF (Eastleigh Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2023 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity and protected habitats, and the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a detached 4xbedroom bungalow, provided with associated access, car parking, amenity space and storage facilities

Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Redford R
Postcode: SO30 4DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity and protected habitats, and the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to garden space and parking

What decided it

The failure of the proposed scheme to evidence a net gain in biodiversity in compliance with Policy DM11 of the Eastleigh Borough Local Plan, which could not be overcome by mitigation contributions alone.

The limited weight attributable to housing provision and economic/social benefits was outweighed by the adverse impacts on biodiversity, in accordance with paragraph 180 of the Framework which states housing provision should not come at the cost of harm to biodiversity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM11Policy DM1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 180

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