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

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

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.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3, Policy ENV1, Policy CCC1, Hythe & Dibden Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy F1

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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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