KPPC has lodged a full planning application with New Forest District Council (NFDC) for 49 homes – including 24 affordable properties – on behalf of local SME developer AJC Group.
They are proposed on land next to Hollybush Farm in Woodcock Lane in Hordle, near Lymington, in a location previously identified as a potential site for strategic allocation.
The site is located within the green belt and constitutes Grey Belt land for the purposes of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) – so the principle of its development is appropriate.
KPPC lodged the full planning application following proactive, detailed engagement with New Forest District Council officers in multiple stages of pre-application discussions.
KPPC Planning Director Adam Bennett said: “NFDC have an evidenced and substantial unmet housing need and housing land supply shortfall. They have also proved to have under-delivered significantly in recent years, measured against the Housing Delivery Test (HDT).
“The development seeks to make effective use of grey belt land, which the NPPF directs should be used to address evidenced unmet needs, including for housing.
“The development is sustainably located and seeks to deliver proportionate and related enhancements to local walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure along Woodcock Lane which will be of benefit to the village.”
“The development proposes 50% affordable housing of a tenure split to be agreed with the Housing Enabling Officer.”
“We were pleased to be able to submit a full application on behalf of AJC and look forward to hearing the decision of the council.”
Plans for the 2.8 hectare site – which lies to the south of the New Forest National Park boundary include a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom homes plus public open space, landscaping and new pedestrian links.
Its landscape assessment identifies a moderate adverse effect on the site’s landscape character and a minor adverse effect on the semi-rural experience of people using Woodcock Lane, with the impact on the lane potentially reducing over time as boundary vegetation is reinforced.
The assessment also concludes the development would have no effect on the special qualities of the New Forest National Park.
KPPC submitted the application with a comprehensive package of supporting documents and detailed technical reports.
Project team:
- AJC Group – Client
- KPPC Planning Consultants
- Tor+co
- UBU Design
- Paul Basham Associates
- Calcinotto
- Barrell Tree Consultancy
- Ecosupport
- Fairthorn Consultancy
(Pictures: Tor+Co)
