New affordable homes are given green light in South Downs
July 27, 2022
New affordable, eco-friendly homes have been given the green light for a Hampshire village.
The Authority’s Planning Committee voted to approve plans for 10 homes, as well as access, car parking, cycle storage and landscaping, on land at Greenway Lane in Buriton.
The land was already allocated for development in the South Downs Local Plan and Mapledean Projects and Metis Homes put forward an application for a high-quality, sustainable development.
The plans include one passive house, electrical vehicle charging points for each dwelling, solar panels on each dwelling, and air source heat pumps.
Water sustainability is high, with water use of 110 litres per person per day and sustainable drainage systems.
Biodiversity enhancements are included in the landscaping proposals, as well as the creation of bee bricks and swift boxes.
The development includes four new affordable homes.
Richard Ferguson, Development Management Lead for the west of the National Park, said: “This small housing development makes good use of a site that was allocated in the South Downs Local Plan.
“We have worked closely with the developers to deliver this allocated site and take on board local community views to ensure there are social benefits in terms of new affordable homes for people with local connections as well as environmental enhancements such as biodiversity net gain.
“The development is a good addition to this semi-rural location and improves the settlement edge of Buriton.”
