Land south of School Lane, Denmead, PO7 6QJ

outline application for the phased development of up to 3 self-build and custom housebuilding plots with all matters reserved except for access

Authority: Winchester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Nicholls H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the site accords with policies of the development plan
the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effects of the proposal on the existing trees within and adjoining the site

What decided it

The comparative severity of harm to character, appearance and trees between the two schemes when weighed against the housing delivery benefits under the tilted balance.

For Appeal A the adverse impacts (harm to character/appearance and trees) were found not to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of self-build housing delivery and sustainable development, whereas for Appeal B the adverse impacts were found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh those benefits.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy MTRA2, Policy MTRA4, Policy DM1, Policy 1, Policy DM15, Policy DM16, Policy DM23, Policy DM24, Policy CP16, Policy CP11

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What an account adds

Draw a red line around your site and the appraisal follows.

Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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