AN appeal has been launched against the refusal by East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) to grant permission for the construction of three detached dwellings on land east of Rectory Lane in Bentley.

The application was turned down in May on the grounds that the site is located outside the settlement policy boundary for Bentley and that residential development of the site would be contrary to EHDC’s joint core strategy (local plan) policy on development of the countryside, in that it could not be seen to meet a community need nor had it received community support.

In addition, there were concerns expressed over drainage, surface water flooding, and access via an unadopted road.

The appeal will be dealt with via written representations, which should be sent to the Planning Inspectorate, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN, quoting reference APP/M1710/W/15/313524.

Representations should arrive no later than November 20.