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Dismissed20 October 20253364829

2 Cranbrook Cottages Southampton Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5GP

Planning appeal 3364829 at 2 Cranbrook Cottages Southampton Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 5GP (New Forest District Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2025 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Alexandra Road.

the construction of single storey one bedroom bungalow including parking for 2 vehicles

Authority
New Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
SO45 5GP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of Alexandra Road
  • The effect of the proposed development on European designated protected habitats
  • Whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development with regard to flood risk

What decided it

The proposal fails to comply with flood risk policy as no sequential and exceptions tests were undertaken despite the site being at highest risk of flooding when assessed against the worst-case scenario following correction of the Environment Agency's modelling error.

The presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11(d) (due to lack of five-year housing land supply) was outweighed by the clear reason for refusal provided by flood risk policy protecting areas of particular importance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3Policy ENV1Policy CCC1Hythe & Dibden Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy F1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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