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Dismissed15 November 20233314330

Land at Cygnus Gardens, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5UH

Planning appeal 3314330 at Land at Cygnus Gardens, Dibden, Southampton, SO45 5UH (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 15 November 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the New Forest SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites, the Solent and Isle of Wight Lagoons SAC, Solent Maritime SAC, Solent and Southampton Water SPA and Ramsar sites, the River Avon SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites; and Dorset Heathlands SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites.

new 2 bed dwelling

Authority
New Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrington S
Postcode
SO45 5UH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the New Forest SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites, the Solent and Isle of Wight Lagoons SAC, Solent Maritime SAC, Solent and Southampton Water SPA and Ramsar sites, the River Avon SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites; and Dorset Heathlands SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites
  • the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal would have likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of nutrient-sensitive European designated sites that cannot be adequately mitigated through the proposed condition or the submitted planning obligation, and no alternative solutions with lesser effect have been secured.

Although the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply and paragraph 11 of the Framework is engaged, the clear reason for refusal provided by the Framework's protection of areas of particular importance (the European designated habitats sites) outweighs the contribution of one dwelling to housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV1Policy ENV3Hythe and Dibden Neighbourhood Plan 2019 policy D1Hythe and Dibden Neighbourhood Plan 2019 policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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