Pine Lodge Chilworth Drove Chilworth Southampton Hampshire SO16 7JH

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its location outside of any defined settlement boundary, constitutes an unjustified new dwelling in the open countryside. The development does not meet any of the exceptional circumstances in which new residential development in the countryside may be supported. Due to the sites isolated nature, the proposal represents an unsustainable form of development that would be contrary to Policy COM2 of the TVBRLP and paragraph 11 of the NPPF.
2. 2.The proposed development, when considered cumulatively with existing and approved buildings in the vicinity, would result in an over-intensification of built form within this countryside location. The accumulation of development would erode the rural character and openness of the landscape and contribute to the incremental urbanisation of the countryside, contrary to Policies E1 and E2 of the TVBRLP.
3. 3.The application is not supported by up-to-date arboricultural information in order to ensure that the development would not cause harm to the health of existing, on-site trees. The proposed development, by virtue of the proximity to on-site trees, may also cause future pressure to fell which would have a detrimental impact on the landscape character of the area. The proposal is contrary to Policy E2 of the TVBRLP.
4. 4.The proposal, by virtue of its juxtaposition, design, proposed intervening boundary treatment and proximity to Pine Lodge, is considered to result in an unacceptable degree of overlooking and loss of privacy in respect of the windows and outdoor amenity areas, contrary to Policy LHW4 of the TVBRLP.
5. 5.The proposed development by means of its nature, location and scale could have likely significant effects upon the nearby Solent and Southampton Water European Designated Site which is designated for its conservation importance. In the absence of a completed legal agreement securing the proposed off-site mitigation, the applicant has failed to satisfy the Council that the proposal would not adversely affect the special interest of the Solent and Southampton Water European Designated Site, therefore the application is contrary to Policies COM2 and E5 of the adopted Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan (2016) and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).
6. 6.The site lies within close proximity to the New Forest SPA which is designated for its conservation importance. In the absence of a legal agreement, the application has failed to secure the required mitigation measures in accordance with the Council's adopted 'New Forest SPA Mitigation - Interim Framework'. As such, it is not possible to conclude that the development would not have an in-combination likely significant effect on the interest features of the designated site, as a result of increased recreational pressure. The proposed development is therefore contrary to the Council's adopted 'New Forest SPA Mitigation - Interim Framework', Policy E5 of the adopted Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016, and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 (as amended).

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SO16 7JH

Application type

FULL APPLICATION - SOUTH

Scale / size

Small

Parish

CHILWORTH

Date validated

23 September 2025

Consultation expiry

24 October 2025

Consultation start

25 September 2025

Consultation end

16 October 2025

Neighbour consultation start

18 November 2025

Neighbour consultation end

16 October 2025

Last date for comments

24 October 2025

Target decision date

18 November 2025

Statutory period

56 days

Last advertised

3 October 2025

Advertisement expiry

24 October 2025

Site notice start

25 September 2025

Site notice end

16 October 2025

Planning Portal ID

PP-14348821

Documents

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