PLANS for hundreds of new houses in Alresford will be discussed by planning chiefs this week.
As previously reported, Taylor Wimpey has permission to build 320 houses in Sun Lane, along with open spaces and areas for enjoyment.
This will be the single biggest expansion to the town in more than 30 years.
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Winchester City Council’s planning committee will discuss the final design of the site, as well as the landscaping, layout of the residential section, and details of refuse and utilities, on Wednesday, September 25.
The plans to develop the land to the east of Sun Lane have proved controversial, with the city council receiving 22 letters of objection from residents and two neutral letters.
Ben Toner, of Sun Hill Crescent, objected to the site over concerns on where the industrial development is in relation to Sun Lane. He wrote: “This proposed industrial development is less than 50m from the residential areas of Sun Lane, Appledown Close and Sun Hill Crescent and the proposed developments to the road appear to encourage HGVs to access Sun Lane and accelerate uphill in the northerly direction.
"I am concerned that this will cause significant noise, vibration, exhaust fumes and additional danger from increased HGV, all of which could impact the residential houses on or adjacent to Sun Lane as well as the safety of a major walk-to-school route using the narrow pavement along Sun Lane between the proposed junction and the southern entrance to Sun Hill Crescent.”
He also raised concerns about an increase in noise during development, as well as the height of some of the proposed units, saying: “I cannot see how it benefits the town to have large scale industry so close to a residential area, especially one which is mainly families and is serving the local school.”
Dr Sarah Thomas, also of Sun Hill Crescent, also objected: “It appears that the proposed development is much closer to the bottom of Sun Lane and much larger than previously envisioned. In my view, it is too large and will be overbearing in relation to the existing residential area. The roof line in particular seems higher than expected, and the number of large units is greater than expected.”
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Simon Hunt, of Orchard Close, said that he was objecting over fears that the land could become a flood risk.
He wrote: “The SUDs provided are not sufficient to protect from surface water run off from this large development and alternative drain-off requirements are needed. Tichborne Down is already subject to serious flooding without additional loading and there is a high risk of sewage run off into local sensitive chalk streams. During these last weeks there has been substantial flooding and sewage overspill in Tichborne Down. It is clear this problem needs to be reassessed.”
The plans will be discussed by Winchester City Council planning committee on Wednesday, September 25.
More information about this application can be found by visiting the Winchester City Council planning portal and searching using reference 23/02845/REM.
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