TWO houses could be built on land in Old Basing if plans are approved by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

Developers submitted an application on Thursday, September 12, for outline planning permission to build the properties on land adjacent to 87 London Road.

An application for outline planning permission allows for a decision on the general principles of how a site can be developed.

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Drawing of the proposalsDrawing of the proposals (Image: BDBC)

The three-bedroom, semi-detached properties will include large living areas, separate kitchen and dining spaces and living rooms that open onto a private garden.

The homes will be built in brick with a titled Mansard roof, a double-sloped roof design, to 'match the existing semi-detached properties adjacent to the site'.

The developers, Dean Patterson Homes Ltd, previously asked the council in February if it could build three homes with access, however, the application was withdrawn in April.

Residents have objected to the application due to concerns the development could lead to more housebuilding in the future and problems with traffic.

Old Basing resident, Nicholas Marshall said that he does not believe the plans are 'in the best interests of the local community'.

He added that the application doesn't include 'any real provision for visitor parking or space for deliveries' which could 'cause obstruction to traffic causing significant inconvenience to residents'.

Another, Derek Sharpe, said: "I am concerned there could be further development on the meadow grass areas in the future."

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The application states that the site will be a 'well-balanced residential development that is in keeping with the adjacent properties and surrounding area'.

It continues: "The existing open area is at present a vegetated garden of little visual quality. The proposed meadow areas will enhance the appearance of the site."

The applicant was previously granted permission by the borough council in November to build an access drive to the houses, in addition to a crossover and parking spaces.

In approving the application, the borough council said the development would 'be in keeping and would not give rise to any harm towards the character of the area'.