Two detached dwellings at 1 Grange Close, Everton, Hordle

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing a bungalow and building two four-bedroom detached houses, with access changes, parking, car ports and landscaping.

“The site is accessed in the south-east corner from Grange Close and accommodates a bungalow sited centrally in the plot. There are trees along the north and west boundaries of the site. 3PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT The application proposes the demolition of the existing three-bedroom bungalow and redevelopment of the site to provide 2 x 4 bed detached houses with vehicular parking and car port to the front.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant planning history for the site.

“4PLANNING HISTORY No relevant history 5PLANNING POLICY AND GUIDANCE Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: ·Policy STR1: Achieving Sustainable Development ·Policy STR3: The strategy for locating new development ·Policy STR4: The settlement hierarchy ·Policy STR5: Meeting our housing needs ·Policy ENV1: Mitigating the impacts of development on International Nature Conservation sites ·Policy ENV3: Design quality and local distinctiveness ·Policy ENV4: Landscape character and quality…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission, considering the principle, design, amenity, trees, highways, ecology and habitat mitigation acceptable subject to conditions and obligations.

“T1 (Beech): A visually prominent tree contributing to the street frontage. ·T2 (Lime): Recently re-pollarded, forming part of the woodland character. Both trees are to be retained and protected throughout the construction phase. The report sets out measures to safeguard their Root Protection Areas (RPAs), including: ·Installation of protective fencing and ground protection.”

“Habitat Mitigation and off-site recreational impact Habitat Mitigation In accordance with the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 ('the Habitat Regulations') an Appropriate Assessment has been carried out as to whether granting permission would adversely affect the integrity of the New Forest and Solent Coast European sites, in view of that site's conservation objectives.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The parish council recommended refusal, while highways and ecology raised no objection subject to requirements; environmental design objected and trees raised no objection subject to conditions.

“7COUNCILLOR COMMENTS No comments received 8CONSULTEE COMMENTS Hampshire County Council Highways (Revised Comments received on 11 August 2925) –No objection The Highway Authority have reviewed the details of the proposals and note that the provision of a revised/new access arrangement is not materially relevant to the permission.”

“These changes detract from the established character of the close. ·Current Site: A modest single-storey dwelling with generous gardens and mature planting, partially screened from public view. ·Visual Impact: The new design is visually intrusive, especially due to the dominance of parked cars and loss of greenery. ·Functionality: The layout prioritises car access over pedestrian usability, compromising access to homes and facilities.”

Officer report

What residents said

Eleven letters objected over road safety, overdevelopment, parking, privacy, environmental effects, earlier site activity and construction-related disturbance.

“9REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED 11 letters have been received against the proposal raising the following matters: Road Safety and Blind Bend. ·The site is located on a dangerous blind bend, already known for near-miss incidents. ·Increased traffic from two dwellings and a six-car parking area will worsen safety risks. ·Vehicles reversing into or out of the site will pose a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users. ·Service vehicles (e.g.”

“Loss of Privacy and Natural Light ·The new dwellings will overlook existing properties, affecting privacy. ·Larger buildings will cause overshadowing, reducing natural sunlight to neighbouring homes. ·Residents intend to ensure BRE guidelines on overshadowing are upheld. Environmental and Visual Impact ·Tree removal has increased noise from the main road and reduced greenery.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent, an objector and a Hordle Parish Council representative were listed as public participants.

The committee decision

The committee delegated authority to grant permission subject to a Section 106 agreement securing habitat mitigation, Bird Aware Solent and air-quality monitoring, plus conditions.

“Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management to GRANT PERMISSION subject to:”

Minutes