Minutes:
The Chairman introduced planning application 140375 for the demolition of 20no. garages and the construction of 14no. affordable dwellings. He invited updates to the report from the Senior Development Management Officer who explained that due to changes with the off-site foul and surface water drainage, it was suggested that conditions numbers six and 11 be removed and instead, be submitted through the section 106 agreement. The recommendation remained the same.
The Chairman stated there was one registered speaker for the application, who had provided a statement to be read by the Democratic Services Officer and he invited her to read aloud the statement.
Statement from Gelders, in support of the application on behalf of the applicant.
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Planning Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to submit a written statement in relation to application 140375 on behalf of the applicants. We would just like to re-iterate a few points before you make your decision.
Firstly, this application will Improve Existing Offsite Drainage Infrastructure – resulting in a much lesser risk of localised flooding. During the consultation stage of this application and upon studying the case officer’s report, it has become evident that drainage is a concern for some local residents and the Parish Council. This proposed scheme provides storage and attenuation on site, and utilises a Hydro-brake which will severely reduce any outfall of surface water from the site. The Hydro-brake will then (via 450mm diameter drainage pipes) discharge into an existing open watercourse. The proposal then seeks to upgrade an existing 300mm diameter pipe (some 200m away) along Saxilby Road to a new 450mm diameter pipe and installs a new 450mm pipe under the road, thus significantly increasing local drainage capacity. This not only improves drainage on the proposed site but also the drainage offsite providing Betterment to the wider community.
Secondly, this application will give younger people as well retirees the opportunity to stay within Sturton by Stow. ACIS has proven local need for housing within Sturton by Stow and they own a number of the existing properties on Queensway.
Thirdly, this application will provide benefits to the community in terms of increased footfall into the local facilities and services. The infill site is located within the heart of Sturton by Stow, which already accommodates a number of services such as shops, halls, churches, pub and play areas.
We and the applicant feel that this development having been considered against all relevant Local and National Planning Policies and upon its own merit is acceptable. This is a view that is shared by the case officer and is confirmed within his report.
Based upon this I urge members to approve this application, to bring long awaited and much needed affordable housing to Sturton by Stow and the district of West Lindsey.
Thank you for your time.
The Chairman invited comments from Committee Members and there was widespread support for the application. It was noted that there was clear evidence of the need for accommodation of this kind and the proposal would fulfil the local need. It was clarified that, as affordable housing, it would be available to any age group and was not intended to be solely for people aged 55 or above.
The Officer recommendation, with the removal of conditions six and 11 to be submitted through the Section 106 agreement, was moved and seconded. Councillor D. Cotton expressed a personal interest in the area as his wife worked at the local shop, and with no further comment from Committee Members it was agreed that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions, as detailed below, and the signing of a Section 106 Agreement comprising:
1. Construct 14 affordable homes on the site including an agreement to sell or transfer to a registered provider.
Conditions stating the time by which the development must be commenced:
1. The development hereby permitted must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason: To conform with Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).
Conditions which apply or require matters to be agreed before the development commenced:
NONE
Conditions which apply or are to be observed during the course of the development:
2. With the exception of the detailed matters referred to by the conditions of this consent, the development hereby approved must be carried out in accordance with the following proposed drawings (Unless Stated Dated 6th December 2019):
The works must be carried out in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans and in any other approved documents forming part of the application.
Reason: To ensure the development proceeds in accordance with the approved plans and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policies LP17 and LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
3. The proposed dwellings must be constructed from the materials in the materials schedule on the three Floor, Roof and Elevation Plans listed in condition 2 of this permission.
Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the site and the street scene to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policies LP17 and LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
4. No occupation of the dwellings must take place until construction details for the pedestrian footpath to the front of the site as shown on site plan DSA19-053 1003 Rev A dated 27th January 2019 have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The details submitted must also include appropriate arrangements for the management of surface water run-off from the highway. No occupation must take place until the footpath has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and details and retained for that use thereafter.
Reason: To ensure the provision of safe and adequate pedestrian access to the permitted development, without increasing flood risk to the highway and adjacent land and property.
5. The development must be completed in accordance with the foul and surface water drainage planDSA19-053 PP-001 dated December 2019 within appendix A of the Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage Strategy by DesignSpace Architecture dated December 2019. No occupation of each individual dwelling must occur until the individual dwelling has been fully connected to the approved drainage scheme.
Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the development and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policy LP14 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
6. The development must be completed in accordance with the Construction Site Management Plan dated 12th February 2020 including the removal and disposal of any known or found asbestos through a licensed contractor.
Reason: To preserve residential amenity to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policy LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
7. Before each dwelling is occupied, their vehicular access and driveway must be completed in accordance with the approved site plan DSA19-053 1003 Rev A dated 27th January 2019 and retained for that use thereafter.
Reason: To ensure safe access to the site and each dwelling/building has sufficient off street parking in the interests of highway safety to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policy LP13 and LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
8. Notwithstanding the approved plans, plots 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 must be constructed to comply with the standards set out in Part M4(2) (Volume 1: dwellings) of the Building Regulations 2010.
Reason: To ensure the development meets the requirements for accessibility set out in Part M4(2) of the of the Building Regulations 2010 and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policies LP10, LP17 and LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.
Conditions which apply or relate to matters which are to be observed following completion of the development:
9. The method of surface water drainage from the site completed in accordance with condition 5 of this permission must be managed and maintained in accordance with theManagement and Maintenance Plan for Surface Water Drainage Scheme prepared by Inspire Design and Development received 12th February 2020.
Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the development and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and local policy LP14 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan 2012-2036.