Three houses at 1 Catisfield Lane, Fareham

“SEVER LAND, CREATE ACCESS FROM HIGHLANDS ROAD AND ERECT 2 NO 3 BED HOUSES AND 1 NO 4 BED HOUSE WITH PARKING”

“Description of Proposal 3.1 The proposed development is for the construction of 2 x three-bedroom dwellings and 1 x four-bedroom dwelling. These would be located in the southern side of the site after severing the land.”

“The Catisfield Conservation Area Character Assessment Document states that ‘Catisfield Cottage occupied a prominent position on the corner of Catisfield Lane and Highlands Road. It is listed Grade II. The C18 building has a western garden façade of red brick and grey headers with two curved bays and a clay tile roof. This elevation is partially visible above the garden wall flanking Catisfield Lane.”

“1 Catisfield Lane has a substantial plot in comparison to the surrounding properties. The area of land in which the development relates to is located at the southern end of the rear garden, to the south of the main house. This part of the garden is segregated from the main garden serving 1 Catisfield Lane by a number of outbuildings.”

“Relevant Planning History 5.1 There is no relevant planning history for this site.”

“Further information has been requested in relation to the updated swept path analysis dimensions and speed details and amendments to the vehicular visibility splays. Providing this information is provided and the Local Highway Authority raises no objection, the proposal would not result in an impact on Highway Safety.”

“Notwithstanding the objections received, Officers consider on balance that the proposal accords with the Council’s adopted planning policies and Supplementary Planning Documents and that subject to the imposition of appropriate planning conditions, planning permission should be granted.”

“Local Highway Authority - Hampshire County Council 7.1 Holding objection- Further information is required in relation to the speeds of the swept path tracking, a swept path tracking plan for a light van/delivery vehicle and amendments to the vehicular visibility splays drawn 0.3m from the nearside kerb.”

“Natural England 7.2 No objection subject to securing appropriate mitigation…”

“Representations 6.1 Eight letters of representation have been received, all raising objections to the proposals. The following concerns were raised:”

“Loss of protected trees • Light pollution • Overlooking • Increase in traffic • Inappropriate access • Inappropriate car parking • No visitor parking provided • No provision for contractor parking • Highway safety • Listed building consent required • Not in-keeping • Impact on Ecology • Impact on trees • Noise and disturbance during construction • Loss of light • Loss of privacy • Damage during construction…”

“(i) GRANT planning permission, subject to: -”

“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 8 in favour; 0 against)”

“(ii) Authority Delegated to the Head of Planning to: -”