Plans for 51 homes on village edge said to have 'no unacceptable adverse effects'
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Plans for 51 homes on village edge said to have 'no unacceptable adverse effects'
• The plans, submitted to Test Valley Borough Council by Nova Planning on behalf of Wilson Designer Homes, cover two paddocks north of the A36 at Crawley Hill.
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