Andover Village could have 15 new homes from Nova Planning

The proposal relates to a 0.9-hectare field located between Deacon Road and Cow Lane.

Of the homes proposed, 40 per cent (six properties) would be provided as affordable housing.

The site is currently used for horse grazing and dog agility and is enclosed by hedgerows, adjoining neighbouring gardens.

It is bordered by existing homes on three sides, with open agricultural land to the west.

In a planning statement prepared by Nova Planning, they said: “The illustrative layout shows a considered response to the site’s shape, retained boundary vegetation and relationship with existing development.

Proposed plans for the houses to be built on the land in Kimpton. (Image: Test Valley Borough Council)

“The layout demonstrates that the site can accommodate the proposed quantum of development without appearing cramped or overdeveloped.”

The surrounding area includes a village hall, recreation ground, primary school, church and pub. The site is classified as Flood Zone 1, indicating a low risk of flooding.

Near the planning location, a site was recently approved for two homes, suggesting residential development is acceptable in the area.

Illustrative plans show the homes arranged in a perimeter block layout.

The properties would mainly be two- and three-bedroom houses, mostly two storeys high, and designed using traditional styles and local materials in keeping with the character of Kimpton.

Vehicular access would be taken from Deacon Road, supported by an internal road network suitable for cars, cyclists and pedestrians.

The proposal also includes creating a pedestrian link between Deacon Road and Cow Lane.

A Landscape Visual Appraisal concluded the proposal would be a “logical extension” and would not cause harm to the surrounding landscape.

The development would not affect any heritage assets.

The site is considered to have low ecological value and, is suitable for infiltration-based sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).

Southern Water requested a planning condition relating to sewage. They said: “Construction of the development shall not commence until details of the proposed means of foul sewerage and surface water disposal have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in consultation with Southern Water.”

The NHS Hampshire Integrated Care Board declined to comment, citing its threshold of 20 dwellings or more.

In conclusion, Nova Planning said: “The proposed outline development of up to 15 dwellings represents a sustainable, well-considered and policy-compliant form of development.”

The application was received and validated by Test Valley Borough Council on Wednesday, January 14, with a determination date of Wednesday, April 15.

No public comments had been submitted at the time of reporting.

The application can be viewed on the council’s website under reference 26/00064/OUTN.