Self-build replacement dwelling at Pemberton Lodge, Doctors Hill, Sherfield English, Romsey

“PROPOSAL 3.1 Erection of self-build dwelling to replace mobile home.”

“SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application site is a rectangular parcel of land just north of Doctors Hill Farm. The site is accessed off a shared private driveway, connected to Doctors Hill to the north. To the north, east and south are residential dwellings. To the west is an agricultural field.”

“The site is currently occupied by a mobile home (a caravan) which is in the middle of the site. The western part of the site predominately consists of hardstanding for vehicle parking, and the eastern part of the site is laid to lawn and used as garden. The site is bounded to the north and south by mature trees and hedgerows, and the site is fairly flat.”

“HISTORY 4.1 TVS.EUC.00003 - Established Use Certificate - residential caravan. Certificate Issued - 04.02.1976.”

“Despite not being an essential form of development located within the countryside, the planning balance weighs in favour of the proposed development. It is therefore recommended that planning permission is granted.”

“RECOMMENDATION 10.1 Delegate to the Director of Planning and Development for: • Completion of a legal agreement to secure the self-build status of the development Then PERMISSION subject to: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2.”

“REPRESENTATIONS Expired 13.03.2026 6.1 Sherfield English Parish Council – Objection: • The height of the proposed dwelling will result in overlooking and overshadowing of the neighbouring property. • The application specifies that it has a mains sewer, is not correct, and a treatment plant may be needed.”

“Amenity • The Applicant incorrectly states that there will be some additional overshadowing but that this would only impact a small proportion of amenity area and would not impact any light received to the dwelling. • Proposal would have a huge impact on immediate neighbours. • Proposal would tower over Doctor’s Hill Farm and present Courtyard House with a 13 metre long 5-metre-high solid wall which will block out light and be overly dominant.”

“Councillor Cooper proposed and Councillor A Dowden seconded the motion as set out in the agenda. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.”

“Delegate to the Director of Planning and Development for the Completion of a legal agreement to secure the self-build status of the development. Then PERMISSION subject to: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2.”

“Reason: To ensure the favourable conservation status of bats in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016). Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, the designated car parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the approved plans. The areas of land so provided shall be retained at all times for this purpose.”