18 homes and open space at Land To The South Of Rooksfield Ecchinswell Road Bishops Green

“The proposed development is seeking approval for the principle of up to 18 dwellings and associated works on a 2ha site. The application has been submitted for outline consent with all matters reserved except for access. Two indicative layouts have been provided to evidence that the sites capacity of “up to 18 dwellings” is achievable, neither are being considered for approval at this stage.”

“The proposed development seeks outline planning permission with all matters reserved expect for access for up to 18 dwellings on 2 hectares of land, together with services and public open space.”

“The site is located to the west of Ecchinswell Road on the south side of Bishops Green and extends approximately 2.0ha. Ecchinswell Road is the main route through Bishops Green and extends along the eastern edge of the village up to the A339 north of the village.”

“The site is immediately adjacent to the southern edge of the village and is a single grassed field used for grazing horses and remains in agricultural use. There is an existing gated access from Rooksfield in the northeastern corner of the site. The boundary with Ecchinswell Road comprises a mature hedgerow, which also extends along the southern boundary.”

“There is no previous planning history on the site.”

“The development site is allocated within the Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Neighbourhood Plan 2021-2039 for approximately 15 dwellings under Policy ESBG3. The area for the proposed housing does go beyond the Settlement Policy Boundary established by Policy ESBG1 of the ESBGNP however has been considered acceptable as the site as a whole is allocated for development.”

“No other adverse harms have been identified through the development that cannot be appropriately mitigated. The proposals include provisions for 40% affordable housing, public open space (onsite) and equipped play provisions (through contributions), long term landscape management and biodiversity net gains to be secured within a legal agreement. These measures are to ensure adequate infrastructure to mitigate the impact of the development.”

“The Committee discussed the proposed application and highlighted that the site was included within the neighbourhood plan and would provide the required 40% provision of affordable housing.”

“Generally, the felling of the Oak Tree would be a loss. However, it was recognised that the tree was in poor condition and the Tree Officer had no objection to the removal.”

“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, EM1 and EM4 of the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Local Plan 1996-2011 and Policies ESBG12 and ESBG13 of the Ecchinswell, Sydmonton and Bishops Green Neighbourhood Plan 2022-2039 between the applicant and the Borough and County Councils to secure:”

“- 40% affordable housing including 70% rented and 30% intermediate provision - On-site open space - Equipped play contribution - Landscape Maintenance - Biodiversity Net Gain including Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan - Off Site Pedestrian improvements to include footpath connection between Rooksfields and Eagle Road…”