Ropley, Botley Road, West End, Hampshire, SO30 3HA

the “Proposed development of rear garden to create new access and 2 No new dwellings”

Authority: Eastleigh Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Allen M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outlook, provision of light and noise
Whether the site would be safe for future occupiers, with particular regard to possible contamination
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the retention and provision of trees
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity
Whether appropriate Biodiversity Net Gain can be achieved
The effect of the proposal on protected sites

What decided it

The cumulative effect of unacceptable living conditions (outlook, light and noise), undemonstrated site safety regarding contamination, harmful loss of trees, and insufficient ecological information regarding protected species and biodiversity net gain.

Plan policies cited: DM1, DM8, DM11

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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