®Planning appeal decision
Lorraine Cooks Lane, Calmore, SOUTHAMPTON, SO40 2RU
erection of 10no flats for the over 50s; demolish existing bungalow
- Authority
- New Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including protected trees, protected habitats, and flood risk
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with specific regard to external space
What decided it
The cumulative effect of unacceptable harm to character and appearance, failure to secure mitigation for protected habitats, inadequate flood risk mitigation, and poor living conditions for future occupants outweighed the moderate benefits of housing provision in a context of housing land supply shortfall.
The moderate benefits of housing provision and efficient land use were outweighed by the adverse impacts of poor design, harm to protected habitats, and inadequate living conditions for future occupants, as housing provision should not come at the cost of good design, protected habitats, or the safety and living conditions of future occupants.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3, Policy STR1, Policy ENV1, Policy CCC1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.