Cumulative Environmental Impact: Highlighting the absence of comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for cumulative impacts due to significant population growth and development in Medstead.

Impact on Local Infrastructure and Services: Continuous development without comprehensive EIAs, impacting local infrastructure and community quality of life.

Context-Specific Thresholds: Suggesting lower EIA thresholds for rural villages like Medstead.

Absence of Full Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA): Despite significant development, there has been no comprehensive EIA to assess the cumulative impacts, failing to address the overall significance of multiple developments.

Accuracy and Transparency of Housing Supply Data:

• Discrepancies in Housing Supply Estimates: Issues with the Council’s calculation of deliverable housing supply, as pointed out by the Pegasus Group’s Housing Land Supply Assessment.

• Council’s Position on Deliverable Supply: Inaccuracies and insistence on using incorrect figures, questioning data accuracy and procedural integrity.

• Misleading Housing Supply Figures: Lack of transparency in providing accurate figures regarding population increases.

Need for Independent Audit: Given the significant procedural deficiencies identified, there is a need for an independent audit of the EHDC’s planning application procedures. This audit should assess data accuracy, transparency, procedural integrity, and the impartiality of assessments provided by developers.

Procedural Errors and Paragraph 11 of the NPPF: The procedural errors and inaccuracies undermine the ability to properly execute Paragraph 11, which aims to support sustainability. The adversity of impact must be assessed against the NPPF as a whole, which is currently impossible due to the described issues.

Draft Local Development Plan Classification Error: Misclassification of the plot of land affecting planning considerations.

Re-purposed NHS Comment: Concerns about the relevance and accuracy of the repurposed NHS comment.

Lack of Supervision: Issues with impartiality and oversight in developer assessments.

Functional Integrity of the Planning Application System: Errors and systemic issues undermining the planning process’s robustness.

Conflict Among Councillors: Conflicts caused by housing targets affecting balanced decision-making.

Community Involvement: Engaging the local community and addressing their concerns is crucial for the success and acceptance of the development.

Safety and Accessibility: Assess the safety measures in place for future residents, particularly regarding flood risk and emergency access routes.

Impact on Quality of Life: Evaluating how the development will affect the living conditions of nearby residents and the general ambiance of the area.

Drainage Systems: Assess the adequacy of the proposed surface water and foul drainage systems. Ensure they can handle peak flows and have appropriate maintenance plans.

Water Quality: Evaluate measures for protecting water quality, particularly regarding surface runoff and foul water discharge.

Safety and Accessibility: Assess the safety measures in place for future residents, particularly regarding flood risk and emergency access routes.

Impact on Quality of Life: Evaluating how the development will affect the living conditions of nearby residents and the general ambiance of the area.

Sustainable Development: Ensuring that the proposed development meets sustainability goals, including long-term ecological balance, resource efficiency, and quality of life.