Winchester City Council Faces Appeal from Kler Group Limited on Controversial Planning Proposal

The contentious planning application submitted by Kler Group Limited to build hundreds of homes on farmland west of Lanham Lane in Winchester has met with fierce opposition from the local community. Despite over 700 objections being lodged with the Winchester City Council, the developer has taken the plan to appeal against the city council, citing a "failure to give notice of its decision within the appropriate period."

Key Takeaways:

The Kler Group Limited has appealed against the Winchester City Council's decision to reject their planning application for 188 homes on farmland west of Lanham Lane.
The proposal has attracted over 700 objections from the local community, with only one letter of support received.
Martin Tod, Lib Dem leader of the Winchester City Council, stated that the proposal is "flawed in so many ways" and that the city council will defend its position "very robustly at the appeal."
Cllr Caroline Horrill, Conservative Group leader, called the appeal "outrageous" and claimed that the developer is "playing the system" and "manipulating the process."
The Winchester City Council received 718 letters objecting to the plans, with the City of Winchester Trust also objecting, citing a "more than five years of housing land supply" within the district.
The appeal has been lodged with the Secretary of State, who will make a final decision on the matter.

Statistics:

718 letters of objection were received by the Winchester City Council against the planning application.
1 letter of support was received by the Winchester City Council.
The proposal is for 188 homes on farmland west of Lanham Lane.
The appeal has been lodged with the Secretary of State.

Sources:

Byline: Christopher Atkinson, "Developers behind massive housing plan in Winchester take yardstick of frustration to their appeal to the Secretary of State" (Journal reference not provided)