BDBC intend to fund a Judicial Review

BDBC intend to fund a Judicial Review

We have another piece of encouraging news to share with you. After our recent engagement with members of the East Woodhay Parish Council, several local authority Councillors, and MP Kit Malthouse, we have received encouraging information. We have been informed that Basingstoke and Deane Borough 

The fight continues. The Inspector has asked for the Hydraulic Modelling of the entire drainage system to be approved by the Local Planning Authority.

The fight continues. The Inspector has asked for the Hydraulic Modelling of the entire drainage system to be approved by the Local Planning Authority.

It is the view of ERVPS that the drainage system being proposed for Watermill Bridge is inadequate and at some point will be overwhelmed by runoff from the developed site. At the appeal we pointed out the flaws in the hydraulic modelling used by the 

The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted at Common Farm

The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted at Common Farm

31st January 2024. It is with deep regret and profound disappointment that we address you following the reversal of the initial refusal for Bewley Homes’ planning application at Common Farm (21/03394/OUT). This decision starkly exposes a worrying neglect for the health and integrity of both 

ERVPS submits objection in review of flood risk assessment

ERVPS submits objection in review of flood risk assessment

Why it is important to assess a development against the risk of flooding? Flooding is a natural phenomenon that can cause significant damage and disruption to people, property, and the environment. Flooding can occur from various sources, such as rivers, the sea, surface water, groundwater, 

What is a sequential test?

What is a sequential test?

A sequential test is a planning tool that aims to ensure that development is located in the most sustainable and least vulnerable areas in terms of flood risk, retail and commercial viability, and transport accessibility. It is based on the principle of prioritising sites that 

Bewley Homes lodge appeal AND submit a new application

Bewley Homes lodge appeal AND submit a new application

27th JULY 2023 Bewley Homes have submitted a NEW application for 270 dwellings on land at Common Farm. Earlier this year, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council refused Bewley Homes previous application (app 21/03394/OUT). The refusal was based on five points focused on the unacceptable impact 

ERVPS submit a further objection letter to BDBC on 22nd March 2023, read more here..

ERVPS submit a further objection letter to BDBC on 22nd March 2023, read more here..

On the 20th February 2023 many new documents appeared on the planning portal of Basingstoke and Deane in reference to application 21/03394/OUT. Seemingly the developer has made further changes to their application based on comments by consultants to date. We have reviewed all the latest 

ERVPS submit two new objections to revised plans – 20/02/23

ERVPS submit two new objections to revised plans – 20/02/23

When ERVPS was created some eighteen months ago, we knew it was not going to be a short process and the fight to ‘Keep Wash Water Rural’ was not going to be easy. We last updated you in October and November of last year, with 

ERVPS submit new objection to revised plans – 07/11/22

ERVPS submit new objection to revised plans – 07/11/22

As before, ERVPS have employed the services of a professional planning consultant to review the new application in detail. We have now submitted our new objection to the revised plans which is available to view on the Basingstoke and Deane Planning Portal. For even quicker 

21/03394/OUT – Application has been revised – 13/10/22

21/03394/OUT – Application has been revised – 13/10/22

The application for a new development of 350 new houses on land at Common Farm, just off the A339 Andover Road before the A34 junction, has been revised. Developers Bewley Homes, have revised their application, almost exactly a year after they submitted their original plans.