Plans have been submitted to build five new family homes on land north of the former Weyhill Fair pub, extending a neighbouring residential development that was granted planning permission following an appeal.
Rivendale Developments Ltd has applied to Test Valley Borough Council for permission to construct five three-bedroom market homes, alongside associated parking, landscaping and access arrangements.
The proposed development would be located immediately north of the former pub, off the A342 in Weyhill, and would adjoin a nine-home scheme which received planning approval on appeal in November 2025.
According to a planning statement prepared by CoCreationUK, the five properties would be arranged in two groups around a small courtyard, creating what the applicant describes as a natural extension to the already approved development.
The applicant argues that the proposals would help address the borough’s housing shortage while making use of existing approved infrastructure.
In its planning statement, CoCreationUK described the scheme as a “logical continuation” of the neighbouring development rather than an isolated expansion into the countryside.
The statement highlights Test Valley’s current housing land supply position, claiming the borough has just 2.54 years of housing supply, representing a shortfall of approximately 2,409 homes against its five-year requirement.
The developer believes the additional properties would make a positive contribution towards meeting local housing needs.
Before submitting the application, CoCreationUK said more than 30 consultation leaflets were distributed to nearby residents to inform them of the proposals.
Existing Access to Be Used
The proposed development would not require a new entrance onto the A342.
Instead, vehicles would use the internal road and access arrangements already approved as part of the neighbouring nine-home development.
A transport assessment prepared by Nick Culhane suggests the five additional properties would have a limited impact on local traffic.
The assessment estimates that the homes would generate approximately three two-way vehicle movements during each of the morning and evening peak hours, with around 22 two-way journeys expected between 7am and 7pm.
The report concludes that the proposals would make appropriate use of the existing approved access arrangements while generating only a modest increase in traffic.
Parking provision and cycle storage would also be included in accordance with Test Valley Borough Council’s standards.
Decision Expected in December
At the time of reporting, no public comments had been submitted in response to the application, which was lodged with Test Valley Borough Council on Thursday 1 October.
The council is expected to determine the application by Wednesday 2 December 2026.
Residents wishing to view the full proposals or submit comments can do so through the council’s planning portal.
Planning application reference: 26/02147/FULLN
The application can be viewed via the Test Valley Borough Council planning portal