A HOUSING development for “wasteland” in Bransgore could get the green light - despite objections from residents and councillors.

The plan seeks to build seven detached houses at the site on Poplar Lane.

The proposals go before New Forest District Council’s planning committee on Wednesday.

District ward councillor Mark Steele has voiced his objection to the plans.

Bransgore Parish Council also submitted a recommendation of refusal for the development.

In his response to the application, Cllr Steele said: “The application shows two storey houses against the road frontage, which is out of character with the street scene.

“The parish council have raised concerns regarding surface water. This matter should be fairly raised and considered to not flood any neighbouring properties or contribute to cause the road to flood.”

A further 11 objection letters have been submitted with concerns the proposals are “out of keeping and contextually inappropriate”.

An environmental health response to the application states: “The site is currently ‘wasteland’ and it is unknown how it has been used previously including potential dumping of waste or other potential contaminating material.”

Planning officer Richard Natt has filed a recommendation to members to grant the development subject to conditions outlined in his report.