Bursledon Congregational Church, School Road, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 8BU

the change of use of existing Methodist Church Hall to three dwellings and the construction of a garage

Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rogers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA and New Forest SPA and SAC, with particular regard to recreational activity
whether the development would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA, with particular regard to nutrient neutrality
the effect of the proposed parking arrangement on the safety of users of Spring Grove

What decided it

The absence of secured mitigation measures to address the adverse effects on the integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water SPA and New Forest SPA and SAC meant the development conflicted with the Habitat Regulations and the development plan, with no material considerations sufficient to outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 15, 205, 9

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy DM11, Policy DM10, Policy DM14

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