New affordable homes for Petersfield
August 19, 2024
Much-needed affordable homes are set to be built in the National Park after a development was given planning approval.
Thakeham Homes has been granted permission to build 54 homes on land to the west of The Causeway, in Petersfield, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement.
A total of 27 affordable homes will be provided – 50 per cent of the development – as well as habitat creation and off-site biodiversity net gain.
The site is allocated for housing in the made Petersfield Neighbourhood Plan 2013-2028.
It follows a previously withdrawn application amid concerns over the density of the development.
Philippa Smyth, Principal Development Management Officer, said: “The site has been subject to extensive pre-application discussions with both planning officers and the National Park’s Design Review Panel.
“The developer has also worked proactively with the Environment Agency and the Highway Authority to solve and address technical matters.
“The result is a much-improved application with a reduced number of dwellings, allowing more green infrastructure to be retained and much less dense development on the south-western countryside edge.
“The development will improve the public rights of way network and provide greater connectivity through the site with additional connections to the network.
“Affordable housing is one of our priorities in the South Downs Local Plan and it’s great to see new homes being built for both rent and ownership.”
The housing complements an adjoining new development that is part of a joint allocation for land south of Larcombe Road.
