Durban House Nursing Home, 33 Woodley Lane, Romsey, SO51 7JL

the demolition of 'Mountbatten Wing' at front of nursing home, demolition of No 35 Woodley Lane and construction of extension accommodating 22 new nursing care bedrooms and associated facilities

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: De Freitas Terceiro P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposed development on the Solent and Southampton Water European Designated Site
Effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbours at No 35A Woodley Lane with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The failure to secure appropriate mitigation measures to achieve nutrient neutrality and protect the integrity of the Solent and Southampton Water European Designated Site rendered the proposal unacceptable despite its benefits in meeting nursing care needs.

Plan policies cited: Policy COM2, Policy E5, Policy E1, Policy LHW4

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