Land to the South of Myhaven, Woods Lane, Cliddesden, Hampshire, RG25 2JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposed development reflects the Council's development strategy
• The effect upon the character and appearance of the area
• Whether the proposals would preserve the setting of (i) the Cliddesden Conservation Area, (ii) nearby listed buildings at Cliddesden Down House, Manor Farmhouse and 10 Woods Lane and (iii) that of other non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, including the introduction of substantial urban development into the countryside at the edge of the village, demonstrably outweighed the housing and other benefits when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole.

The considerable social benefits from market and affordable housing, modest social benefits from open space provision, moderate environmental benefits from biodiversity net gain and modest economic benefits from construction were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse effects upon character and appearance and the setting and significance of designated heritage assets.