Two dwellings and carports at Sandy Lane, Abbotswood, Romsey

“Impact on the Character and Appearance of the Area 2.1 In terms of the layout of the proposed dwellings it is considered that it would respect the existing character of the area with a density of 14.88 dph (dwellings per hectare) which is comparable to the existing dwellings of Broad Oak and Southern View (14.43 dph) and neighbouring properties at Ifanwen and Rieve Verte (12.55 dph). By contrast the dph for Magnolia Walk (no’s 4, 6,8 and 10) is 35.56.”

“Officer comment Natural England have no objection to the proposed nitrate mitigation. In principle, Natural England are supportive of the Council’s approach to the New Forest SPA mitigation, but they require details of the SANG site that this development would rely on to mitigate for recreational disturbance impacts to the New Forest. The Council are working with Natural England to resolve this issue and to identify a suitable SANG that the proposal can rely on.”

“Romsey Town Council – Objection Overdevelopment of the area and inadequate amenity space. The proposed plans do not consider the requirement for 10 m of back land between properties.”

“AMENDED RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building for the following: • Further consultation with Natural England to identify appropriate SANG provision and the imposition/amendment of planning conditions and/or obligations as required • Completion of a legal agreement securing: 1) Nitrate mitigation 2) Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) mitigation scheme.”

“The motion as set out in the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Cooper and seconded by Councillor A Dowden. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.”

“1) Nitrate mitigation 2) Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) mitigation scheme. 3) Financial contribution towards the New Forest SPA recreational pressure Strategic Access Management and Monitoring (SAMM) mitigation scheme. 4) S106 monitoring contribution Then PERMISSION subject to: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission.”

“Reason: To ensure the enhancement of the development by the retention of existing trees and natural features during the construction phase in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan policy E2. The development hereby approved shall be designed and built to meet Regulation 36 2(b) requirement of 110 litres/person/day water efficiency set out in part G2 of Building Regulations 2015.”