Four dwellings and access at Land At Mac's Field To The South West Of Bells Meadow St Mary Bourne

“The site comprises a rectangular parcel of land measuring approximately 0.49 hectares located to the south of an unnamed road. It lies to the southwest of St Mary Bourne, just off the village’s main thoroughfare. The site is located outside of the Settlement Policy Boundary.”

“The application site is an open area of agricultural land set within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape and was laid to grassland at the time of the case officer's site visit. Directly north of the site is a residential development known as Bells Meadow, consisting of eleven dwellings. Beyond this development sits the St Mary Bourne Bowls Club. To the east of the site is the community play area and cricket club. Bourne House is situated immediately to the west.”

“20/02309/FUL Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling; with associated parking, turning, landscaping, private amenity space and access. Withdrawn 22.06.2021”

“The proposed development would also result in less than substantial harm to the significance of the St. Mary Bourne Conservation Area and associated non-designated heritage assets (including archaeology). In applying the NPPF, where a proposal would lead to less than substantial harm to the significance of a designated heritage asset, that harm should be weighed against the public benefits of the proposal.”

“The proposal results in a minor conflict with national policy for addressing flood risk regarding the Sequential Test, as the site lies within an area at risk of surface water flooding. Whilst mitigation measures have been proposed and would effectively manage flood risk, the design and layout have not demonstrated that the development was shaped by this constraint, leading to a technical policy conflict.”

“Consultee Comment Where in the report this is considered Landscape Objection – in summary: - Erosion of the rural aspect of the site by infilling an agricultural fields. - Harm also associated with the introduction of additional domestic paraphernalia. iv Trees No objection subject to conditions v Biodiversity No objection subject to conditions v Nature Space No objection subject to conditions v Historic Environment Objection – in summary: - Erosion to the setting of the vi…”

“Conservation Area through the loss of separation between Bourne House and the village core. - Development would compound pre- existing creep of the central built settlement undermining the rural setting of the heritage assets.”

“Comment Where in the report this is considered 1. Conflicts with the neighbourhood plan as it is outside the Settlement Policy Boundary i 2. Previous housing was built as affordable housing under exceptional housing provisions i 3. Not in line with neighbourhood/village design statement I, iv 4. Location on a greenfield site i 5. 37 new homes have been built in the village – this addresses the housing shortfall i 6. Loss of agricultural land i 7.”

“Design and layout are well thought through and flows extremely well iv 12. Outside landscaping will be a positive addition, especially from the public right-of-way iv 13. A good extension to the development that is already there iv 14. Plans are in keeping with the countryside and do not spoil the countryside and peaceful setting of that area iv 15. Would be pleasing to the eye iv 16. Address the need for well-designed homes and promote sustainable development iv 17.”

“RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the application entering into a legal agreement (in accordance with the Community Infrastructure Levy…”

“Significant on-site biodiversity net gain enhancements…”