Part d - Chapter twelve - site allocations ALT8 – Land at Neatham Manor Farm, Alton LAA Reference z Site Size (Ha) Existing Use Proposed Future Uses Proposed Number of Homes
BIN-011 97.9 ha Agricultural Residential (including travelling communities), commercial, education, community Approximately 1000 (including 6 travelling showpeople plots)
Site Description The site lies to the east of Alton, adjacent to the A31 and to the south-west of buildings in Neatham. A substantial area of woodland (Monk Wood) adjoins the south-east boundary. To the west and south of the site are areas of farmland in arable use. There are public rights of way adjoining the eastern and southern site boundaries, as well as a route through the site that connects Copt Hill in the north with Neatham Down in the south. The route to the south of the site forms part of the Hangers Way. The public footpath within the site enters the northern end after crossing the A31 roundabout at Montecchio Way. The site itself is comprised of large fields separated by hedgerows, some of which are more substantial than others, and agricultural access tracks. A farm track that leads to Golden Chair Farm bisects the site and connects with a bridge across the A31. Copses, woodland and hedgerows define the edges of the site in many locations, although a small section of the site boundary in the north is undefined by physical features. The land rises from the A31 corridor as part of an undulating downland landscape, with the western areas of the site being contained by landform. A notable ridgeline runs through the centre of the site between Copt Hill and Neatham Down. To the east of the ridge, the land slopes gently towards the eastern boundary. Utilities infrastructure (electricity pylons) pass through eastern and central areas. The site lies at the edge of the chalk landscape in East Hampshire, close to the geological boundary with the Wealden greensands.
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