New custom-built homes get green light in South Downs

Plans have been approved for 10 custom-built homes on a former horse paddock.

The National Park’s Planning Committee voted to give the go-ahead to plans by Petersfield Community Land Trust (PCLT) for development on land west and north of Windward, Reservoir Lane, in Petersfield.

The principle of housing on the site had already been established by outline permission, so the latest proposals related to reserved matters around the appearance, landscaping and scale of the development.

PCLT intend to construct the common areas, such as the internal roads and open spaces, and provide ‘serviced plots’.

Those serviced plots will then be offered as custom build dwelling plots – with individual owners then being able to select from a range of options for the final design of the dwellings and gardens.  PCLT will be managing the construction of the whole scheme.

Five of the new homes will be affordable.

A number of conditions are attached to the planning permission, including the need for a robust tree protection plan and an Estate Management Plan outlining maintenance arrangements.

Kelly Porter, Major Projects Lead, said: “We’ve worked hard with the developers from an early stage to address some initial concerns and they have been successfully addressed.

“This development will make a positive contribution to the character of the local area and any detrimental impacts are outweighed by providing local housing, including five much-needed affordable homes.”

For more information on the development visit here.