The Old Calf Shed, Lippen Lane, Warnford, SO32 3LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• Whether the loss of employment use upon the site has been justified
• Whether or not the proposal meets an identified local housing need
• The effect on protected species and their habitat notably Dormice
• Whether suitable biodiversity net-gain would be provided
• The effect on The Solent and Southampton Water SPA with particular regard to waste water and nutrients
• Whether the location of the appeal site is suitable for the proposal, having regard to the development strategy for the area and the relationship the new houses would have to services and facilities and sustainable transport modes
• Whether or not the contributions sought towards affordable housing are reasonable and necessary to make the development acceptable
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the intended future occupiers with particular regard to outside amenity space

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, protected species, biodiversity, the SPA integrity, and the unsustainable location in conflict with the development plan and National Park purposes outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply and brownfield redevelopment.