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Bell Cornwell Projects
New Housing Development in a Conservation Area –
London Road, Alton, Hampshire
Client: Claines Developments Ltd
Architects: John Cooper Associates
Local Authority: East Hampshire District Council
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Bell Cornwell successfully gained planning permission for Claines
Development Ltd for a development of 5 dwellings in the Anstey
Conservation Area, Alton. The site formed part of a wider site
allocation for housing which had already met its agreed housing
numbers. Bell Cornwell successfully argued that the principle of
development was nevertheless established by its inclusion in the
site allocation, subject to overcoming site constraints. In
particular, issues had to be overcome in relation to trees, ecology
and ensuring the development protected the character of the
Conservation Area. Following negotiations with the Planning
Officer and the Council’s Conservation Officer, a suitable scheme
was agreed that ensured the host dwelling was protected and the
character of the Conservation Area preserved. Included as part of
the proposal were measures to encourage ecological diversity, a
commitment to energy efficiency and a design which accords to the
principles of Lifetime Homes. |
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