Issue - meetings

The Chairman introduced the first application of the evening, application number 146645, for the removal of existing dwelling and the erection of a 1no. 1.5 storey dwelling and 5no. bungalows at 77 Ryland Road, Welton, Lincoln. The Committee was advised that the development of unallocated sites was not prohibited, the site in question was not allocated green space and with respect to drainage, the site was in Flood Zone 1, with a low probability of flooding. With no updates to the published the report, the Development Management Officer proceeded with a presentation to Committee.

The Chairman stated there were two registered speakers, and invited the first, Mr Matthew Turner, Agent for the Applicant, to address the Committee.

Mr Turner highlighted that the application had been developed through working closely with the Planning Department and was fully compliant with all relevant policies. He stated the proposal would provide high quality dwellings, would be a move to carbon net zero and increase biodiversity in the area. He highlighted the site to be within the existing footprint of the residential area, being surrounded on all sides, and stated this to be preferable to extending into the open countryside. Mr Turner brought attention to the fact that all technical matters had been addressed with no objections raised by statutory consultees. He confirmed that the applicant was happy to meet all proposed conditions. He concluded his statement by highlighting that all requirements were met within the application and requesting Members to accept the Officer recommendation to grant planning permission.

The Chairman thanked Mr Turner and invited the second registered speaker, Mr Andy Bailey, to address the Committee.

Mr Bailey, speaking in objection to the application, thanked the Chairman and Committee and stated his background as a Chartered Environmentalist, with over 20 years experience in the field. He noted he had submitted his concerns regarding flooding in the area. Mr Bailey stated that the proposed development would increase the run off of surface water in surrounding areas and increase the level of surface water flooding. He stated that the applicant had not provided adequate information to show that the area would not flood, nor that surface water flooding would not be increased in surrounding areas. He requested for the application to be refused.

The Chairman thanked Mr Bailey and invited responses from the Officers. The Development Management Team Leader drew attention to proposed condition number seven, which required that a drainage scheme be submitted for the written approval of West Lindsey as planning authority. This should demonstrate adjacent land would not be adversely impacted.

Members of the Committee debated at length the risk of surface water flooding on neighbouring land, and how this could be impacted by the proposed development. It was reiterated that a suitable drainage scheme must be in place for the development to progress, and this was a condition of the recommendation to grant permission. Members of the Committee were sympathetic to the difficulties experienced in the area, whilst recognising there had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 71