Lockhams Recycling, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2HN

Planning appeal 3370136 at Lockhams Recycling, Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2HN (Hampshire County Council) was dismissed on 28 November 2025 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be located within a suitable location with respect to local policy.

Retrospective planning application for the change of use to open storage of recycled aggregate materials; the retention of ancillary office, workshop and hardstanding; and associated works”

Authority: Hampshire County Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: minerals-waste · Other minor developments
Inspector: Plenty B
Postcode: SO32 2HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be located within a suitable location with respect to local policy
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate a special need or local need for the recycling facility to be located at this countryside site, and would cause adverse effects on character and appearance, resulting in conflict with the development plan which cannot be outweighed by compliance with waste-related policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: MWP Policy 29MWP Policy 5MWP Policy 25MWP Policy 27MWP Policy 17MWP Policy 18MWP Policy 30MWP Policy 10(d)MWP Policy 13CS Policy MTRA4CS Policy CP13LP Policy DM10LP Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 5

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