SHLAA _version 6_ - 2011 Update Document - Basingstoke and ...

TAD039UG001Land atBaughurstRoad,BaughurstWestonRoad0.3 Simmons andSons onbehalf ofWinifred Ellis1.43 Simmons &Sonsdevelopment site through the LDF. However, it should be noted that the development ofthe site would intrude into the wider open countryside and therefore on the evidencecurrently available, appears less suitable than other sites promoted around thesettlement.*The site lies outside of any Settlement Policy Boundary (SPB) as defined under Policy D5of the ALP. The site comprises a long narrow field which forms part of a wider area withopen fields. The site has been rejected given the current situation with the HSE who is‘advising against’ developments which are likely to give rise to a long term net positiveincrease in population density within the DEPZ in the interests of public safety.** Iffurther development was considered to be suitable at Tadley in the future, this site shouldbe assessed further as a possible development site through the LDF.*Upton Grey is an inappropriate location for large scale housing development, which should bedirected to more sustainable and accessible locations within or adjoining the main urban areaswhere there are employment opportunities and available services and facilitiesThis is a relatively large field on the edge of the village, and in view of the above, developmentwould be inappropriate in this location and out of scale with the needs of the village. Only smallsites for local housing should be consideredWHIT 008 Bere Hill 27 ha Cluttons This substantial area of land forms the western flanks of a valley on the north-east side ofWhitchurch. The valley sides are steep and wooded with sloping pastures above. The easternedge of the site falls within Flood Zone 3. The development of this site would extend the townunnecessarily into open and attractive countryside, and the scale of development would beinappropriate in Whitchurch even if there is a need for additional allocations. It is unclear how asmaller area could be developed in isolation. There are therefore considered to be moresustainable options for growth.WHIT010BWHIT 012North of TheKnowlingsand East ofDaniel RoadEast ofBloswoodLane14.6 BDBC This site was part of the larger ‘Knowlings’ site (WHIT010) identified in the draft SHLAA. The siteis owned by the borough council and due to its use, in part, for active recreational uses (skatepark/BMX and a small football area), the borough council considers it is not suitable to beconsidered for future residential development, following the Council Motion of 2 April 2009relating to such sites.2.3 BDBC The site is owned by the borough council and was transferred to the council in 2003 pursuant toa Section 106 agreement. It is to be maintained as public open space and the borough councilconsiders it is not suitable to be considered for future residential development following theborough council Motion of 2 April 2009 relating to such sites.32 of 36