Retention of 1.8m high fencing around rear garden, with replacement planting between the fence and the highway edge.

1. The development hereby permitted shall be implemented in accordance with the following plans numbered: 04749 Rev A, Location Plan, Block Plan Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
2. The materials to be used must match as closely as possible, in type, colour and texture to those listed in the 'Materials' section of the application form. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship of the new development to the existing.
3. For a period of no less than five years after planting, any plants in the area marked in green on the approved plan numbered '04749 rev A' which are removed, die or become seriously damaged or defective, shall be replaced as soon as is reasonably practicable with others of the same species and size, or by a native species of a comparable size. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the locality.
4. Note to Applicant: Fencing should have periodic holes (measuring 13cm by 13 cm minimum) at its base to allow the free movement of small animals such as hedgehogs, to promote habitat connectivity and extended foraging ranges. At least two holes are required per garden. Additional information is available at https://ptes.org/help-hedgehogs-in-your-neighbourhood/ and https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-create-hedgehog-hole.
5. Note to Applicant: In accordance with paragraph 39 of the National Planning Policy Framework (December 2024), Eastleigh Borough Council takes a positive approach to the handling of development proposals so as to achieve, whenever possible, a positive outcome and to ensure all proposals are dealt with in a timely manner.

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