Hill Farm Park, Branches Lane, Sherfield English, Romsey, SO51 6FH

Planning appeal 3322323 at Hill Farm Park, Branches Lane, Sherfield English, Romsey, SO51 6FH (Test Valley Borough Council) was allowed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Dade E, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

use of land for the siting of holiday lodges (static caravans), access and parking, landscape planting and associated infrastructure; to replace existing touring caravan, camping pitches and caravan storage areas

Authority: Test Valley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Dade E
Postcode: SO51 6FH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the integrity of European Sites, with particular regard to the bat population at the Mottisfont Bats Special Area of Conservation (SAC), nutrient pollution at The Solent European Sites, and recreational pressure on the New Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) and The Solent and Southampton Water SPA

What decided it

The secured mitigation and section 106 phasing plan ensured no net increase in visitor numbers, avoiding likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of the European Sites, while landscaping and material controls avoided harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy E2Policy E5

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