50 homes at Bow Brook Farm, Vyne Road, Bramley

“The application seeks outline planning permission for the erection of 50no. dwellings, with all matters reserved except for access. Details of the access are provided in full and are part of the consideration of this application.”

“It is proposed to create a new vehicular access onto Vyne Road, located centrally along the eastern boundary of the site. It is additionally proposed to install a 2m wide pedestrian footway along the western edge of Vyne Road from the proposed site access, to the Vyne Road/Silchester Road junction to the north of the site, connecting the site with the existing pedestrian infrastructure.”

“The application site is located to the western side of Bramley, to the west of Vyne Road. The site extends to 3.41ha, in an area which is broadly rectangular in shape.”

“Vyne Road adjoins the eastern boundary of the site. The western boundary of the site adjoins an area of dense woodland. The remainder of Bow Brook Farm lies to the south of the site, including fields and equestrian buildings. Beyond lies further woodland.”

“It is acknowledged that a recent application for a lawful development certificate was granted, which confirmed that the use of part of an existing stable block (located outside of the application site, to the south), as a single…”

“Recommendation: That the applicant be invited to enter into a legal agreement (in accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010, Policies CN1, CN6, CN8, CN9 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029) and Policies H2, D1, and T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029 between the applicant and the Borough and County Councils to secure:”

“40% affordable housing • Provision of on-site Multi Functional Green Space • Provision of on-site equipped Play • Landscape Management Plan • Highways improvement works • Travel plan…”

“Paragraph 212 of the NPPF requires that when considering the impact of a proposed development on the significance of a designated heritage asset, great weight should be given to the assets conservation. This is irrespective of whether any potential harm amounts to substantial harm, total loss or less than substantial harm to its significance.”

“In respect of the benefits of the scheme, the contribution of 50no. dwellings (including 20 affordable units) at a time when the council cannot demonstrate a five year housing land supply is significant. Paragraph 11 d ii) requires that particular regard is had to directing development to sustainable locations, making effective use of land, securing well-designed places and providing affordable homes.”

“The Committee discussed the proposed application which was deferred from the Development Control Committee held on the 10 th September for further consultation with the Highways Authority on a number of concerns.”

“Some Members expressed their disappointment that they did not have the opportunity to question Hampshire Highways at the Committee Meeting as Members had concerns over highway safety.”

“RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the applicant entering into a legal agreement (in accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010, Policies CN1, CN6, CN8, CN9 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Local Plan 2011-2029) and Policies H2, D1, and T2 of the Bramley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2011-2029 between the applicant and the Borough and County Councils to secure:”

“On completion of the legal agreement the Head of Planning and Infrastructure be delegated to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed below.”