Test Valley Borough Council
Councillors:
43
Wards:
21
Committees:
17
Meetings (2026):
29
Meetings (2025):
92
Meeting
Northern Area Planning Committee - Test Valley
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 19th February 2026
5:30 PM
Thursday, 19th February 2026
5:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 19th February 2026
9:30 PM
Thursday, 19th February 2026
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
19 Feb 2026
19 Feb 2026
Location:
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Democracy and Governance Portfolio Holder
Officer
Senior Planning Lawyer
Ginika Ogidi
Expected
Committee Member
Housing and Enivronmental Health Portfolio Holder
Guest
Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder
Agenda
0
Schedule of Development Applications
Minutes
Resolved:
That the applications for development, as set out below, be determined as indicated.
That the applications for development, as set out below, be determined as indicated.
1
Apologies
Minutes
There were no apologies received.
2
Public Participation
Minutes
In accordance with the Council’s Scheme of Public Participation, the following spoke on the applications indicated.
Agenda Item No.
Page No.
Application
Speaker
8
23 -57
25/01495/OUTN
Tony Burley (Andover Town Council)
Ryan Johnson (Applicant’s Agent)
9
58 - 74
25/02264/PIPN
Adam Constantinou (Applicant’s Agent)
Agenda Item No.
Page No.
Application
Speaker
8
23 -57
25/01495/OUTN
Tony Burley (Andover Town Council)
Ryan Johnson (Applicant’s Agent)
9
58 - 74
25/02264/PIPN
Adam Constantinou (Applicant’s Agent)
3
Declarations of Interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
4
Urgent Items
Minutes
There were no urgent items.
5
Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve, as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 29 January 2026.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes , 29/01/2026 Northern Area Planning Committee 09 Feb 2026
Minutes
Councillor Zilliah Brooks proposed and Councillor Jim Neal seconded the motion that the minutes of the previous meeting were an accurate record. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 29 January 2026 were signed as a correct record.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 29 January 2026 were signed as a correct record.
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26/00105/TREEN - 19.01.2026
RECOMMENDATION: (NO OBJECTION)
The Old House, Ibthorpe, Andover, SP11 0BJ,
HURSTBOURNE TARRANT
The Old House, Ibthorpe, Andover, SP11 0BJ,
HURSTBOURNE TARRANT
Attachments:
- Document 26_00105_TREEN NAPC Report 1 09 Feb 2026
- Document 26_00105_TREEN NAPC Plan 1 09 Feb 2026
- Document 26_00105_TREEN NAPC Plan 2 09 Feb 2026
- Document 26_00105_TREEN NAPC Plan 3 09 Feb 2026
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
26/00105/TREEN
APPLICATION TYPE
TREE WORKS IN CONSERVATION AREA - NORTH
REGISTERED
19.01.2026
APPLICANT
Mr Smith
SITE
The Old House, Ibthorpe, Andover, SP11 0BJ, HURSTBOURNE TARRANT
PROPOSAL
T1 - Corkscrew Willow - Cut back the northwest side of the crown overhanging the adjacent allotment area only, by reducing the lateral radial spread by no more than 1.5m from the branch tips, to a height not exceeding 3m above ground level, and prune any roots encroaching into the allotment plot
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Clare Rutherford
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
NO OBJECTION
26/00105/TREEN
APPLICATION TYPE
TREE WORKS IN CONSERVATION AREA - NORTH
REGISTERED
19.01.2026
APPLICANT
Mr Smith
SITE
The Old House, Ibthorpe, Andover, SP11 0BJ, HURSTBOURNE TARRANT
PROPOSAL
T1 - Corkscrew Willow - Cut back the northwest side of the crown overhanging the adjacent allotment area only, by reducing the lateral radial spread by no more than 1.5m from the branch tips, to a height not exceeding 3m above ground level, and prune any roots encroaching into the allotment plot
AMENDMENTS
CASE OFFICER
Clare Rutherford
The motion as set out in the agenda was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
NO OBJECTION
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25/01495/OUTN - 04.07.2025
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION)
Land East of Smannell Road, Smannell Road, Smannell, SMANNELL ANDOVER TOWN (ROMANS)
Land East of Smannell Road, Smannell Road, Smannell, SMANNELL ANDOVER TOWN (ROMANS)
Attachments:
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Report 2 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Plan 1 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Plan 2 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Plan 3 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Plan 4 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_01495_OUTN NAPC Plan 5 09 Feb 2026
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/01495/OUTN
APPLICATION TYPE
OUTLINE APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
04.07.2025
APPLICANT
Bloor Homes Limited
SITE
Land East of Smannell Road, Smannell Road, Smannell,SMANNELL ANDOVER TOWN (ROMANS)
PROPOSAL
Outline application with all matters reserved (except access) for a development of up to 190 dwellings (Use Class C3), including affordable dwellings, and associated landscaping, public open space and infrastructure works
AMENDMENTS
Amended/additional information received:
· 14.11.2025 response to Highways with additional transport information
· 27.10.2025 response to Highways with additional transport information
· 29.07.2025 Magnetometer Survey Report
CASE OFFICER
Ash James
The motion as set out in the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building to:
1. Identify and agree to a suitable nitrate mitigation scheme to mitigate the effect of the proposal on the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA) and undertake a Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) with Natural England;
2. Secure a satisfactory consultation reply from Natural England in relation to the HRA referred to in 1. above;
3. Complete a suitable legal agreement to secure:
i. Nitrate mitigation consistent with the HRA as appropriate to Natural England;
ii. 40% of the total number of dwellings as on-site affordable housing;
iii. The delivery of on-site public open space provision in accordance with the space standards consistent with Policy LHW1 of the Revised Local Pan (2016) for parks and gardens, informal recreation areas, and provision for children and teenagers. Together with appropriate implementation, monitoring and future management;
iv. Secure financial contributions for off-site provision of allotments and formal sports provision – indicatively up to £616,361.22;
v. Secure financial contributions for off-site improvement to health facilities of up to £124,186;
vi. Secure financial contributions for off-site improvement to secondary school mitigation of up to £1,307,680;
vii. Secure financial contributions or delivery for off-site provision of highway improvements comprising work to Colbred Walk, Smannell Road/Harebell Road, upgrades to the TOUCAN crossing on Smannell Road and Icknield Way, and pedestrian crossings of Smannell Road and Finkley Road of up to £697,091; and
viii. Securing on-site improvement work to the existing Public Right of Way of up to £83,880
ix. Fully implement the measures and commitments set out within the submitted Travel Plan
x. Secure financial contributions for off-site works towards an expansion to Augusta Park Community Centre of up to £27,360
Then OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION subject to:
1.
Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of the building(s), the means of access thereto and the landscaping of the site (herein after called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the local planning authority in writing before the development is commenced.
Reason: To comply with Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Management Procedure) (England) Development Procedure) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order).
2.
Applications for the approval of all the reserved matters referred to herein shall be made within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of this permission. The development to which the permission relates shall be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates:
i) three years from the date of this permission: or
ii) two years from the final approval of the said reserved matters, or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved.
Reason: To comply with the provision of S.92 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
3.
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers; P24-2083_DE_H_01 and 8240597_3114_REV_G
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper Planning.
4.
A full programme of the phasing of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted in the first reserved matters application
Reason: To ensure a comprehensive form of development in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy COM2.
5.
No development on any phase, or subphase shall be commenced unless or until an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), and Tree Protection Plan (TPP) in accordance with BS5837:2012 – Trees in relation to design and construction, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These documents shall collectively demonstrate how existing trees will be assessed, protected, and integrated within the proposed development, covering construction phases.
The information shall include site-specific details with accurately plotted and annotated plans along with a clear sequencing of tree protection measures. Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To prevent the loss during development and to ensure, so far as is practical, that development progresses in accordance with current arboriculture best practice, in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E2.
6.
No development on any phase, or subphase shall take place (including ground works and vegetation clearance) until a construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CEMP (Biodiversity) shall include the following;
a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities.
b) Identification of “biodiversity protection zones”.
c) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid or reduce impacts during construction (may be provided as a set of method statements) as identified within the Ecological Appraisal (The Environmental Dimension Partnership, April 2025.)
d) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features.
e) Details of lighting used in the construction
f) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works.
g) Responsible persons and lines of communication.
h) The role and responsibilities on site of an ecological clerk of works (ECoW) or similarly competent person.
i) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs.
j) The removal of invasive non-native species and replacement of such species with native plants
The approved CEMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: to protect and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan (2016) and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (as amended).
7.
No development shall take place (including ground works and vegetation clearance) until a Landscape and Environmental Management Plan (LEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The LEMP shall include the following:
a) Description and evaluation of features to be managed.
b) Ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management.
c) Aims and objectives of management.
d) Appropriate management options for achieving aims and objectives (which coordinate and agree with the findings of the PEA).
e) Prescriptions for management actions.
f) Preparation of a work schedule (including an annual work plan capable of being rolled forward over a five-year period following completion of the CEMP).
g) Details of the body or organization responsible for implementation of the plan.
h) Ongoing monitoring and remedial measures.
i) Details of retention of existing habitats on-site in the form of an Ecological Construction Method Statement (ECMS)
j) Details of all habitat enhancement and creation as identified and suggested within the Ecological Appraisal (The Environmental Dimension Partnership, April 2025.
The LEMP shall include details of the legal and funding mechanism(s) by which the long-term implementation of the plan will be secured by the developer with the management body(ies) responsible for its delivery. The plan shall also set out (where the results from monitoring show that conservation aims and objectives of the LEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The LEMP should be in accordance with the guidance contained within British Standard 42020: Biodiversity — Code of practice for planning and development.
Reason: to protect and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan (2016).
8.
No development shall take place (other than vegetation clearance) until a programme of archaeological evaluation and record in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: The assessment is required prior to the commencement of the development in order to assess the extent, nature and date of any archaeological deposits that might be present and establish what the impact of the development upon any heritage asset would be in accordance with Policy E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
9.
No development shall take place (including site clearance) until a programme of archaeological mitigation of impact has been secured, based on the results of the archaeological evaluation, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: Details are required prior to commencement in order to mitigate the effect of the works associated with the development upon any heritage assets and to ensure that information regarding these heritage assets is preserved by record for future generations in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy E9.
10.
No development shall take place until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include full details and scaled drawings illustrating the provision for:
a) The parking of site operatives and visitors vehicles.
b) Loading and unloading of plant and materials.
c) Management of construction traffic and access routes.
d) Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development.
e) Construction access.
f) Wheel washing facilities.
g) Measures to protect public access and safety on footpath 713.
h) Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction
i) Measures to control noise and vibration
j) Construction hours, including deliveries
Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
11.
Prior to first occupation of any dwelling within the application site, the means of vehicular access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan (Transport Assessment drawing number 8240597/3114 G) and no structure, erection or planting exceeding 1.0m in height shall thereafter be placed within the visibility splays shown on the approved plans. The visibility splays shall be retained and maintained in perpetuity.
Reason: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
12.
Prior to first occupation, a scheme for highway works on Smannell Road including carriageway realignment, uncontrolled pedestrians crossings and visibility splays as indicatively shown on Transport Assessment drawing number. 8240597/3114 G and 8240597/3107 F has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to first occupation the works shall be completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and the visibility splays retained in perpetuity thereafter.
Reason: To ensure adequate access to the development in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
13.
Prior to commencement, a detailed scheme for the protection of the Public Right of Way (footpath 713) within the site in relation to all aspects of construction works within that phase including access to and from the site shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to construction work commencing and that shall thereafter be retained throughout the construction period of the development.
Reason: in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
14.
No development shall commence on site until a strategy for
the mineral resource has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include full details for:
a) a method for ensuring that minerals that can be viably recovered during the development operations are recovered and put to beneficial use; and
b) annual management for the tonnes of minerals extracted, quantity re-used on site, and if exported from site its location of processing, and its reporting to the Mineral Planning Authority, until the development completion of the development
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:To ensure that minerals that can be viably recovered during the development operations are recovered and put to beneficial use in accordance with Policy 15 (Safeguarding – mineral resources) of the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan (2013) and Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
15.
No work relating to the construction of the development hereby
approved, including deliveries, collections, or works of preparation prior to operations, shall take place before the hours of 08:00 nor after 18.00 on Mondays to Fridays; before the hours of 08.00 nor after 13.00 on Saturdays; and at all on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Reason: In the interests of amenity in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
16.
Each reserved matters application for any phase or subphase of the development hereby permitted shall be supported by details of any external plant, machinery or equipment, including any pumping system for drainage or air source heat pumps, to be installed in association with the development hereby permitted. Such details shall include the location, appearance, design, specification and noise performance of the plant or equipment, and all measures required to mitigate any noise emissions to ensure that they will not cause detriment to residential amenity.
Reason: In the interests of amenity in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
17.
No development shall take place (other than any approved site clearance works) until an assessment of the hotspot, identified within the Ground Investigation Report reference GE22802/GIRv1.1/APR25, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall be undertaken by a competent person, and in the event that contamination is found, or is considered likely, the scheme shall contain remediation proposals designed to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. Such remediation proposals shall include clear remediation objectives and criteria, an appraisal of the remediation options, and the arrangements for the supervision of remediation works by a competent person. The site shall not be brought in to use until a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
18.
In the event that contamination (that was not previously identified) is found at any time during construction works, the presence of such contamination shall be reported in writing to
the Local Planning Authority without delay and development shall be suspended on the affected part of the site until a remediation scheme for dealing with that contamination has been approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved remediation scheme shall be implemented and, if requested, a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to the site being brought in to use.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
19.
Prior to development above DPC level of the first dwelling, a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on the principles within the Flood Risk Assessment Issue 5, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The submitted details should include:
a) A technical summary highlighting any changes to the design from that within the approved Flood Risk Assessment.
b) Detailed drainage plans to include type, layout and dimensions of drainage features including references to link to the drainage calculations.
c) Detailed drainage calculations to demonstrate existing runoff rates are not exceeded and there is sufficient attenuation for storm events up to and including 1:100 + climate change.
d) Evidence that urban creep has been included within the calculations.
e) Confirmation that sufficient water quality measures have been included to satisfy the methodology in the Ciria SuDS Manual C753.
f) Exceedance plans demonstrating the flow paths and areas of ponding in the event of blockages or storms exceeding design criteria.
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage on site in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
20.
Details for the long term maintenance arrangements for the surface water drainage system shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings.
The submitted details shall include:
a) Maintenance schedules for each drainage feature type and ownership;
b) b) Confirmation from the adopting bodies if drainage is being adopted by others
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage on site in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
21.
Prior to commencement of development full details of the proposed means of foul and surface water drainage disposal shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include:
a) Demonstrate how compliance with the requirement for a non-habitable zone around the adoptable pumping station shall be provided;
b) suitable access arrangements for maintenance and operation of the pumping station.
c) a clear layout plan and technical specification of the drainage system
d) Detailed methods of foul and surface water drainage and disposal
e) Specify the responsibilities of each party for the implementation of the SuDS scheme.
f) Set out a clear timetable for implementation of the SuDS measures relative to first occupation of any dwelling on the development hereby permitted;
g) Include a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development, identifying the arrangements for ongoing inspection, maintenance, and funding to ensure the continued effectiveness of the SuDS scheme
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: to ensure that adequate foul and surface water drainage is provided, to safeguard future occupiers from potential flooding or drainage hazards, and to secure appropriate access for maintenance in the interests of public health and safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8 and LHW4.
22.
No development shall take place until an Employment and Skills
Plan to encourage and promote skills and training in the
construction industry in accordance with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Client Based Approach to developing and implementing an Employment Skills Strategy on Construction projects, Local Client Guidance - England, v2, CITB and the National Skills Academy 2016 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: Details are required prior to commencement in order to
identify and provide skills needs and training delivery in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy ST1.
23.
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.
Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in
accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
24.
Prior to first occupation of any dwelling within the application site, the means of pedestrian access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the Transport Assessment drawing numbers 8240597/3135, 8240597/3130 A, and 8240597/3123 A.
Reason: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1
Notes to Applicant:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
2.
Attention is drawn to the requirements of the Agreement dated XXXXXX under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which affects this development.
3.
The granting of any planning permission does not grant the applicant the right to build the proposed access under the Highway Act. This will require formal engineering drawings and the Highway Authority will reserve the right to require works to have a Section 278 Minor Works Agreement or full Section 278 Agreement if it is deemed that the works necessitate this.
4.
The Planning permission does not authorise the undertaking of any works within the highway (carriageway, footway, verge or public footpath). A licence/permit should be obtained from Hampshire County Council using the following link www.hants.gov.uk/transport or by contacting the Highways Operation Centre on 0300 555 1388. Email roads@hants.gov.uk
5.
The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition “(the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless:
a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and
b) the planning authority has approved the plan.
The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan if one is required in respect of this permission would be Test Valley Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. However based on the information available this permission is one which will require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply. Development shall proceed in accordance with any such approved details, with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan maintained for the minimum of the 30 years which is set in the Environment Act 2021.
6.
Bats, birds, great crested newts, reptiles, hedgehogs, dormice all receive a level of protection under various legislative provisions. This includes timing for works, clearance of habitat, and certain mitigation measures.
The applicant/developer is reminded that any permission does not absolve them from complying with the requirements set out in legislation separate from planning.
7.
There must be no surface alterations to Smannell Footpath 713 without the consent of Hampshire County Council as Highway Authority. Planning permission under the Town and County Planning Act (1990) does not provide this and separate consent is required. To carry out any such works without this permission would constitute an offence under Section 131 of the Highways Act (1980).
8.
In order to protect public apparatus, the developer should advise the local authority (in consultation with Southern Water) of the landscaping proposals in proximity of public apparatus in order to protect it in accordance with Southern Water's guidance.
25/01495/OUTN
APPLICATION TYPE
OUTLINE APPLICATION - NORTH
REGISTERED
04.07.2025
APPLICANT
Bloor Homes Limited
SITE
Land East of Smannell Road, Smannell Road, Smannell,SMANNELL ANDOVER TOWN (ROMANS)
PROPOSAL
Outline application with all matters reserved (except access) for a development of up to 190 dwellings (Use Class C3), including affordable dwellings, and associated landscaping, public open space and infrastructure works
AMENDMENTS
Amended/additional information received:
· 14.11.2025 response to Highways with additional transport information
· 27.10.2025 response to Highways with additional transport information
· 29.07.2025 Magnetometer Survey Report
CASE OFFICER
Ash James
The motion as set out in the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
Delegate to the Head of Planning and Building to:
1. Identify and agree to a suitable nitrate mitigation scheme to mitigate the effect of the proposal on the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA) and undertake a Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) with Natural England;
2. Secure a satisfactory consultation reply from Natural England in relation to the HRA referred to in 1. above;
3. Complete a suitable legal agreement to secure:
i. Nitrate mitigation consistent with the HRA as appropriate to Natural England;
ii. 40% of the total number of dwellings as on-site affordable housing;
iii. The delivery of on-site public open space provision in accordance with the space standards consistent with Policy LHW1 of the Revised Local Pan (2016) for parks and gardens, informal recreation areas, and provision for children and teenagers. Together with appropriate implementation, monitoring and future management;
iv. Secure financial contributions for off-site provision of allotments and formal sports provision – indicatively up to £616,361.22;
v. Secure financial contributions for off-site improvement to health facilities of up to £124,186;
vi. Secure financial contributions for off-site improvement to secondary school mitigation of up to £1,307,680;
vii. Secure financial contributions or delivery for off-site provision of highway improvements comprising work to Colbred Walk, Smannell Road/Harebell Road, upgrades to the TOUCAN crossing on Smannell Road and Icknield Way, and pedestrian crossings of Smannell Road and Finkley Road of up to £697,091; and
viii. Securing on-site improvement work to the existing Public Right of Way of up to £83,880
ix. Fully implement the measures and commitments set out within the submitted Travel Plan
x. Secure financial contributions for off-site works towards an expansion to Augusta Park Community Centre of up to £27,360
Then OUTLINE PLANNING PERMISSION subject to:
1.
Approval of the details of the layout, scale and appearance of the building(s), the means of access thereto and the landscaping of the site (herein after called "the reserved matters") shall be obtained from the local planning authority in writing before the development is commenced.
Reason: To comply with Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Management Procedure) (England) Development Procedure) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order).
2.
Applications for the approval of all the reserved matters referred to herein shall be made within a period of eighteen (18) months from the date of this permission. The development to which the permission relates shall be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates:
i) three years from the date of this permission: or
ii) two years from the final approval of the said reserved matters, or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved.
Reason: To comply with the provision of S.92 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
3.
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers; P24-2083_DE_H_01 and 8240597_3114_REV_G
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper Planning.
4.
A full programme of the phasing of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted in the first reserved matters application
Reason: To ensure a comprehensive form of development in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy COM2.
5.
No development on any phase, or subphase shall be commenced unless or until an Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA), Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS), and Tree Protection Plan (TPP) in accordance with BS5837:2012 – Trees in relation to design and construction, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. These documents shall collectively demonstrate how existing trees will be assessed, protected, and integrated within the proposed development, covering construction phases.
The information shall include site-specific details with accurately plotted and annotated plans along with a clear sequencing of tree protection measures. Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To prevent the loss during development and to ensure, so far as is practical, that development progresses in accordance with current arboriculture best practice, in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E2.
6.
No development on any phase, or subphase shall take place (including ground works and vegetation clearance) until a construction environmental management plan (CEMP: Biodiversity) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The CEMP (Biodiversity) shall include the following;
a) Risk assessment of potentially damaging construction activities.
b) Identification of “biodiversity protection zones”.
c) Practical measures (both physical measures and sensitive working practices) to avoid or reduce impacts during construction (may be provided as a set of method statements) as identified within the Ecological Appraisal (The Environmental Dimension Partnership, April 2025.)
d) The location and timing of sensitive works to avoid harm to biodiversity features.
e) Details of lighting used in the construction
f) The times during construction when specialist ecologists need to be present on site to oversee works.
g) Responsible persons and lines of communication.
h) The role and responsibilities on site of an ecological clerk of works (ECoW) or similarly competent person.
i) Use of protective fences, exclusion barriers and warning signs.
j) The removal of invasive non-native species and replacement of such species with native plants
The approved CEMP shall be adhered to and implemented throughout the construction period strictly in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: to protect and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan (2016) and the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (as amended).
7.
No development shall take place (including ground works and vegetation clearance) until a Landscape and Environmental Management Plan (LEMP) has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The LEMP shall include the following:
a) Description and evaluation of features to be managed.
b) Ecological trends and constraints on site that might influence management.
c) Aims and objectives of management.
d) Appropriate management options for achieving aims and objectives (which coordinate and agree with the findings of the PEA).
e) Prescriptions for management actions.
f) Preparation of a work schedule (including an annual work plan capable of being rolled forward over a five-year period following completion of the CEMP).
g) Details of the body or organization responsible for implementation of the plan.
h) Ongoing monitoring and remedial measures.
i) Details of retention of existing habitats on-site in the form of an Ecological Construction Method Statement (ECMS)
j) Details of all habitat enhancement and creation as identified and suggested within the Ecological Appraisal (The Environmental Dimension Partnership, April 2025.
The LEMP shall include details of the legal and funding mechanism(s) by which the long-term implementation of the plan will be secured by the developer with the management body(ies) responsible for its delivery. The plan shall also set out (where the results from monitoring show that conservation aims and objectives of the LEMP are not being met) how contingencies and/or remedial action will be identified, agreed and implemented so that the development still delivers the fully functioning biodiversity objectives of the originally approved scheme. The LEMP should be in accordance with the guidance contained within British Standard 42020: Biodiversity — Code of practice for planning and development.
Reason: to protect and enhance biodiversity in accordance with Policy E5 of the Test Valley Revised Local Plan (2016).
8.
No development shall take place (other than vegetation clearance) until a programme of archaeological evaluation and record in accordance with a Written Scheme of Investigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: The assessment is required prior to the commencement of the development in order to assess the extent, nature and date of any archaeological deposits that might be present and establish what the impact of the development upon any heritage asset would be in accordance with Policy E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
9.
No development shall take place (including site clearance) until a programme of archaeological mitigation of impact has been secured, based on the results of the archaeological evaluation, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: Details are required prior to commencement in order to mitigate the effect of the works associated with the development upon any heritage assets and to ensure that information regarding these heritage assets is preserved by record for future generations in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy E9.
10.
No development shall take place until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include full details and scaled drawings illustrating the provision for:
a) The parking of site operatives and visitors vehicles.
b) Loading and unloading of plant and materials.
c) Management of construction traffic and access routes.
d) Storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development.
e) Construction access.
f) Wheel washing facilities.
g) Measures to protect public access and safety on footpath 713.
h) Measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction
i) Measures to control noise and vibration
j) Construction hours, including deliveries
Development shall be undertaken in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
11.
Prior to first occupation of any dwelling within the application site, the means of vehicular access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plan (Transport Assessment drawing number 8240597/3114 G) and no structure, erection or planting exceeding 1.0m in height shall thereafter be placed within the visibility splays shown on the approved plans. The visibility splays shall be retained and maintained in perpetuity.
Reason: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
12.
Prior to first occupation, a scheme for highway works on Smannell Road including carriageway realignment, uncontrolled pedestrians crossings and visibility splays as indicatively shown on Transport Assessment drawing number. 8240597/3114 G and 8240597/3107 F has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Prior to first occupation the works shall be completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and the visibility splays retained in perpetuity thereafter.
Reason: To ensure adequate access to the development in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
13.
Prior to commencement, a detailed scheme for the protection of the Public Right of Way (footpath 713) within the site in relation to all aspects of construction works within that phase including access to and from the site shall first be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to construction work commencing and that shall thereafter be retained throughout the construction period of the development.
Reason: in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1.
14.
No development shall commence on site until a strategy for
the mineral resource has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved statement shall include full details for:
a) a method for ensuring that minerals that can be viably recovered during the development operations are recovered and put to beneficial use; and
b) annual management for the tonnes of minerals extracted, quantity re-used on site, and if exported from site its location of processing, and its reporting to the Mineral Planning Authority, until the development completion of the development
The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason:To ensure that minerals that can be viably recovered during the development operations are recovered and put to beneficial use in accordance with Policy 15 (Safeguarding – mineral resources) of the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan (2013) and Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) Policy E8.
15.
No work relating to the construction of the development hereby
approved, including deliveries, collections, or works of preparation prior to operations, shall take place before the hours of 08:00 nor after 18.00 on Mondays to Fridays; before the hours of 08.00 nor after 13.00 on Saturdays; and at all on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Reason: In the interests of amenity in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
16.
Each reserved matters application for any phase or subphase of the development hereby permitted shall be supported by details of any external plant, machinery or equipment, including any pumping system for drainage or air source heat pumps, to be installed in association with the development hereby permitted. Such details shall include the location, appearance, design, specification and noise performance of the plant or equipment, and all measures required to mitigate any noise emissions to ensure that they will not cause detriment to residential amenity.
Reason: In the interests of amenity in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
17.
No development shall take place (other than any approved site clearance works) until an assessment of the hotspot, identified within the Ground Investigation Report reference GE22802/GIRv1.1/APR25, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The assessment shall be undertaken by a competent person, and in the event that contamination is found, or is considered likely, the scheme shall contain remediation proposals designed to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use. Such remediation proposals shall include clear remediation objectives and criteria, an appraisal of the remediation options, and the arrangements for the supervision of remediation works by a competent person. The site shall not be brought in to use until a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
18.
In the event that contamination (that was not previously identified) is found at any time during construction works, the presence of such contamination shall be reported in writing to
the Local Planning Authority without delay and development shall be suspended on the affected part of the site until a remediation scheme for dealing with that contamination has been approved by the Local Planning Authority. The approved remediation scheme shall be implemented and, if requested, a verification report, for the purpose of certifying adherence to the approved remediation scheme, shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to the site being brought in to use.
Reason: To ensure a safe living/working environment in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8.
19.
Prior to development above DPC level of the first dwelling, a detailed surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on the principles within the Flood Risk Assessment Issue 5, shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local
Planning Authority. The submitted details should include:
a) A technical summary highlighting any changes to the design from that within the approved Flood Risk Assessment.
b) Detailed drainage plans to include type, layout and dimensions of drainage features including references to link to the drainage calculations.
c) Detailed drainage calculations to demonstrate existing runoff rates are not exceeded and there is sufficient attenuation for storm events up to and including 1:100 + climate change.
d) Evidence that urban creep has been included within the calculations.
e) Confirmation that sufficient water quality measures have been included to satisfy the methodology in the Ciria SuDS Manual C753.
f) Exceedance plans demonstrating the flow paths and areas of ponding in the event of blockages or storms exceeding design criteria.
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage on site in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
20.
Details for the long term maintenance arrangements for the surface water drainage system shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the first occupation of any of the dwellings.
The submitted details shall include:
a) Maintenance schedules for each drainage feature type and ownership;
b) b) Confirmation from the adopting bodies if drainage is being adopted by others
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage on site in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
21.
Prior to commencement of development full details of the proposed means of foul and surface water drainage disposal shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall include:
a) Demonstrate how compliance with the requirement for a non-habitable zone around the adoptable pumping station shall be provided;
b) suitable access arrangements for maintenance and operation of the pumping station.
c) a clear layout plan and technical specification of the drainage system
d) Detailed methods of foul and surface water drainage and disposal
e) Specify the responsibilities of each party for the implementation of the SuDS scheme.
f) Set out a clear timetable for implementation of the SuDS measures relative to first occupation of any dwelling on the development hereby permitted;
g) Include a management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development, identifying the arrangements for ongoing inspection, maintenance, and funding to ensure the continued effectiveness of the SuDS scheme
The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: to ensure that adequate foul and surface water drainage is provided, to safeguard future occupiers from potential flooding or drainage hazards, and to secure appropriate access for maintenance in the interests of public health and safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E8 and LHW4.
22.
No development shall take place until an Employment and Skills
Plan to encourage and promote skills and training in the
construction industry in accordance with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Client Based Approach to developing and implementing an Employment Skills Strategy on Construction projects, Local Client Guidance - England, v2, CITB and the National Skills Academy 2016 has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason: Details are required prior to commencement in order to
identify and provide skills needs and training delivery in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy ST1.
23.
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.
Reason: In the interests of improving water usage efficiency in
accordance with policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
24.
Prior to first occupation of any dwelling within the application site, the means of pedestrian access to the site shall be constructed in accordance with the Transport Assessment drawing numbers 8240597/3135, 8240597/3130 A, and 8240597/3123 A.
Reason: To ensure a suitable access and layout in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) policy T1
Notes to Applicant:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
2.
Attention is drawn to the requirements of the Agreement dated XXXXXX under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which affects this development.
3.
The granting of any planning permission does not grant the applicant the right to build the proposed access under the Highway Act. This will require formal engineering drawings and the Highway Authority will reserve the right to require works to have a Section 278 Minor Works Agreement or full Section 278 Agreement if it is deemed that the works necessitate this.
4.
The Planning permission does not authorise the undertaking of any works within the highway (carriageway, footway, verge or public footpath). A licence/permit should be obtained from Hampshire County Council using the following link www.hants.gov.uk/transport or by contacting the Highways Operation Centre on 0300 555 1388. Email roads@hants.gov.uk
5.
The effect of paragraph 13 of Schedule 7A to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is that planning permission granted for the development of land in England is deemed to have been granted subject to the condition “(the biodiversity gain condition”) that development may not begin unless:
a) a Biodiversity Gain Plan has been submitted to the planning authority, and
b) the planning authority has approved the plan.
The planning authority, for the purposes of determining whether to approve a Biodiversity Gain Plan if one is required in respect of this permission would be Test Valley Borough Council. There are statutory exemptions and transitional arrangements which mean that the biodiversity gain condition does not always apply. However based on the information available this permission is one which will require the approval of a biodiversity gain plan before development is begun because none of the statutory exemptions or transitional arrangements are considered to apply. Development shall proceed in accordance with any such approved details, with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan maintained for the minimum of the 30 years which is set in the Environment Act 2021.
6.
Bats, birds, great crested newts, reptiles, hedgehogs, dormice all receive a level of protection under various legislative provisions. This includes timing for works, clearance of habitat, and certain mitigation measures.
The applicant/developer is reminded that any permission does not absolve them from complying with the requirements set out in legislation separate from planning.
7.
There must be no surface alterations to Smannell Footpath 713 without the consent of Hampshire County Council as Highway Authority. Planning permission under the Town and County Planning Act (1990) does not provide this and separate consent is required. To carry out any such works without this permission would constitute an offence under Section 131 of the Highways Act (1980).
8.
In order to protect public apparatus, the developer should advise the local authority (in consultation with Southern Water) of the landscaping proposals in proximity of public apparatus in order to protect it in accordance with Southern Water's guidance.
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25/02264/PIPN - 29.09.2025
RECOMMENDATION: (PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE)
Land Rear of Sheppard Spring House and Sheppard Cottages, Keepers Hill, Amport, AMPORT
Land Rear of Sheppard Spring House and Sheppard Cottages, Keepers Hill, Amport, AMPORT
Attachments:
- Document 25_02264_PIPN NAPC Report 3 09 Feb 2026
- Document 25_02264_PIPN NAPC Plan 1 09 Feb 2026
Minutes
APPLICATION NO.
25/02264/PIPN
APPLICATION TYPE
PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE - NORTH
REGISTERED
29.09.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Louis Thomas
SITE
Land Rear of Sheppard Spring House and Sheppard Cottages, Keepers Hill, Amport, AMPORT
PROPOSAL
Application for permission in principle for erection of single self-build dwelling
AMENDMENTS
· A nutrient budget calculator was received on 11.11.25
· A nutrient budget calculator was received on 03.12.25
· A locational sustainability rebuttal document was received on 03.12.25
· Nitrate credit scheme correspondence was received on 03.12.25 and 12.12.25
CASE OFFICER
Gillian Wheeler
The motion as set out in the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
Delegate to the Director of Planning and Building subject to:
· The purchase of nitrate credits.
Then PERMISSION in PRINCIPLE subject to:
Notes:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
2.
Given the existing habitat within the red line boundary and the potential for European Protected Species to be present, no site clearance should be undertaken until an informed planning decision has been reached at Technical Details stage following the submission of ecological surveys as recommended below.
3.
It is recommended that a future technical details application should include the following:
· A site location plan, block plan, floor plans and elevations of the development proposed;
· Details, including plans and cross sections, of the existing and proposed ground levels of the development and the boundaries of the site, and the height of the ground floor slab and damp proof course in relation thereto;
· Details of external construction materials;
· A Design and Access Statement/Planning Statement/Heritage Statement addressing (but not limited to) how any proposed development would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area; and how the proposal would preserve the significance of the settings of the listed buildings, the Amport and Monxton Conservation Area, and the setting of the Registered Park and Garden of Amport House, in accordance with Policies E1 and E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A hard and soft landscaping scheme and management plan covering a period of 5 years in accordance with Policies E1 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
· Details of any boundary treatment, driveway/access material and external lighting in accordance with Policies E1, E2, E5, E8 and E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and an Ecological Conservation Impact Assessment;
· An Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan in compliance with BS.5837:2012, including details of the replacement trees required under 21/02969/DDCA and 25/00089/DDCA, and details of all service routes, drain runs, soakaways or excavations installed in connection with the development, in accordance with Policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Details of any external plant applied for including location and noise emissions in accordance with Policies E8 and LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Details regarding the management of surface water run-off at the site as a result of the proposed development to prevent increased flood risk at the bottom of Keepers Hill which is an area at risk of surface water flooding, in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A parking plan that demonstrates compliance with council’s parking standards within Policy T2 and annex G of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Further details of the vehicle access, including visibility splays and the ability of vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward gear, illustrated with tracking diagrams if the parking is constrained, details of servicing including bin collection points and access by delivery and emergency vehicles, and details to manage construction such as preventing spoil from entering the highway in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Justification of exemption from the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements or submission of a BNG metric/Biodiversity Gain Plan/Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, in accordance with Policy E5 of the TVBRLP.
25/02264/PIPN
APPLICATION TYPE
PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE - NORTH
REGISTERED
29.09.2025
APPLICANT
Mr Louis Thomas
SITE
Land Rear of Sheppard Spring House and Sheppard Cottages, Keepers Hill, Amport, AMPORT
PROPOSAL
Application for permission in principle for erection of single self-build dwelling
AMENDMENTS
· A nutrient budget calculator was received on 11.11.25
· A nutrient budget calculator was received on 03.12.25
· A locational sustainability rebuttal document was received on 03.12.25
· Nitrate credit scheme correspondence was received on 03.12.25 and 12.12.25
CASE OFFICER
Gillian Wheeler
The motion as set out in the agenda and update paper was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Z Brooks. Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.
Delegate to the Director of Planning and Building subject to:
· The purchase of nitrate credits.
Then PERMISSION in PRINCIPLE subject to:
Notes:
1.
In reaching this decision Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has had regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals focused on solutions. TVBC work with applicants and their agents in a positive and proactive manner offering a pre-application advice service and updating applicants/agents of issues that may arise in dealing with the application and where possible suggesting solutions.
2.
Given the existing habitat within the red line boundary and the potential for European Protected Species to be present, no site clearance should be undertaken until an informed planning decision has been reached at Technical Details stage following the submission of ecological surveys as recommended below.
3.
It is recommended that a future technical details application should include the following:
· A site location plan, block plan, floor plans and elevations of the development proposed;
· Details, including plans and cross sections, of the existing and proposed ground levels of the development and the boundaries of the site, and the height of the ground floor slab and damp proof course in relation thereto;
· Details of external construction materials;
· A Design and Access Statement/Planning Statement/Heritage Statement addressing (but not limited to) how any proposed development would integrate, respect and complement the character of the area; and how the proposal would preserve the significance of the settings of the listed buildings, the Amport and Monxton Conservation Area, and the setting of the Registered Park and Garden of Amport House, in accordance with Policies E1 and E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A hard and soft landscaping scheme and management plan covering a period of 5 years in accordance with Policies E1 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.
· Details of any boundary treatment, driveway/access material and external lighting in accordance with Policies E1, E2, E5, E8 and E9 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and an Ecological Conservation Impact Assessment;
· An Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan in compliance with BS.5837:2012, including details of the replacement trees required under 21/02969/DDCA and 25/00089/DDCA, and details of all service routes, drain runs, soakaways or excavations installed in connection with the development, in accordance with Policy E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Details of any external plant applied for including location and noise emissions in accordance with Policies E8 and LHW4 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Details regarding the management of surface water run-off at the site as a result of the proposed development to prevent increased flood risk at the bottom of Keepers Hill which is an area at risk of surface water flooding, in accordance with Policy E7 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· A parking plan that demonstrates compliance with council’s parking standards within Policy T2 and annex G of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Further details of the vehicle access, including visibility splays and the ability of vehicles to enter and exit the site in a forward gear, illustrated with tracking diagrams if the parking is constrained, details of servicing including bin collection points and access by delivery and emergency vehicles, and details to manage construction such as preventing spoil from entering the highway in accordance with Policy T1 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016;
· Justification of exemption from the statutory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements or submission of a BNG metric/Biodiversity Gain Plan/Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, in accordance with Policy E5 of the TVBRLP.
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