4-6 dwellings at Land Adjacent To Hillside Cottages Cocum Road, Barton Stacey

“PROPOSAL 3.1 The application seeks permission in principle for the construction of 4-6 dwellings with associated access.”

“SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application site is located to the north of Hillside Cottages, which are a pair of semi-detached cottages, and to the south of the residential development called Greenacres. The application site benefits from an existing access from Cocum Road but a revised site access is proposed.”

“The Barton Stacey Conservation Area is located approximately 90 metres to the north of the application site. Public Right of Way Barton Stacey 5 (PROW) lies approximately 43 metres to the north of the application site. There are existing trees and hedging along the boundary with Cocum Rod to the east of the application site.”

“HISTORY 4.1 TVN.03987 - Erection of house and garage. Refused 22.03.84 Refusal reasons: The proposed development is contrary to the housing policies of the Mid Hants Structure Plan, and the Coast and Country Conservation Policy in that it would represent an undesirable additional dwelling for which there is no over-riding justification in an area of countryside beyond the built-up area of Barton Stacey.”

“The proposal would create an undesirable precedent which would make it difficult to refuse further similar applications the cumulative effect of which would be to radically alter the character of this rural area.”

“Landscape: Comment • Should a full application be received Landscape Visual Appraisal information would be requested to be included to show visual impact from public viewpoints within the area, plus both hard and soft landscaping details to give further information on the species, size, height, and density of all planting.”

“The motion as set out in the agenda, was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.”

“Delegate to the Director of Planning and Development to: • Complete a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and to receive a satisfactory consultation reply from Natural England in relation to that HRA; • Secure purchase of nitrate credits. Then PERMISSION subject to 1. In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions.”