Agenda item

The Chairman introduced the next item, application number 145252, for removal of existing detached garage and construction of 1no. detached single storey two bedroom bungalow with driveway and turning head - resubmission of 144493, on land to the rear of 20 Queensway, Sturton by Stow. The Officer informed Members that there were no updates, and gave a short presentation.

The Chairman advised that there was one registered statement to be read out by the Democratic and Civic Officer. The following statement was read aloud.

“Sturton by Stow Parish Council discussed this application at length and the following points were raised.

We have grave concerns regarding the driveway running directly past the existing house to the rear of the property.  The driveway is narrow with no option to widen.  The consensus reached was that this would disturb the residents of the existing property.  We recognise that the current residents are applying for planning permission, nevertheless disturbance should be taken into consideration.

We have concerns that the new build will be excessively close to the existing house; the plans state that the closest point is just shy of 8m.  The deprivation of garden for the existing property is concerning. The proposed property will be overshadowed. Overlooking and lack of privacy is a problem for each property and potentially for 24 Saxilby Road. 

Light and noise disturbance needs to be addressed due to the close proximity of the buildings. This particular location, being at the north eastern corner of Queensway, has its own logistical problems. Queensway is a very narrow road. The demolition of the garages and subsequent development of housing has exacerbated the situation. There is a distinct lack of parking provision for the original residents of Queensway. The road is subject to on-street parking and can be difficult to navigate.

Sturton by Stow Parish Council object to this proposal and urge the planning committee to refuse this application.”

The Chairman thanked the Democratic and Civic Officer for reading the statement and invited a response from the Officer. He emphasised that the comments made by the Parish were addressed in the report and that the Authority’s view was that undue noise and disturbance would not arise from a bungalow in a residential area.

The Chairman then invited comments from Members of the Committee. Members expressed that the distance to other neighbours of the proposed dwelling was unlikely to be affected by the proposed dwelling, that it was easily accessible, and that no statutory bodies objected to the application. It was also expressed that the Parish Council had always expressed concerns about Queensway.

In response to a query about the narrowness of the driveway and the impact on refuse collection, the Officer clarified that the drive proposed was wide enough to allow refuse bins to be stored at the entrance for collection and clarified that Lincolnshire County Council Highways had not objected to the application.

Responding to a remark about parking, the Officer explained that the existing parking arrangements on the street were that most residents parked in their respective front gardens.

In responding to a query about the reasoning for the application being considered by the Planning Committee, the Development Management Team Manager explained that the Parish Council objected and stated that the application was contrary to their neighbourhood plan. This was not a formal call-in but embodied an objection.

Having been proposed and seconded, the Chairman took the vote and it was agreed that permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

Conditions stating the time by which the development must be commenced;

1. The development hereby permitted shall 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 shall be carried out in accordance with the following drawings:

Proposed Floor Plan 22/041/C/02;

Proposed Elevations and Section 22/041/C/03;

Site Location and Block Plan Layouts 22/041/C/01 REV A

The works shall 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 in the interests of proper planning.

3. No development, other than to foundations level shall take place until a scheme for the disposal of surface waters have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details and completed prior to occupation of the dwellings.

Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the Development in accordance with Policy LP14 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

4. No development, other than to foundations level shall take place until a scheme to enhance the biodiversity value of the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved scheme shall be implemented in full prior to the occupation of the dwelling and any losses 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

Reason: To enhance the biodiversity value of the site in accordance with Policy LP21 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and Policy 2(g) of the Sturton by Stow and Stow Neighbourhood Plan.

Conditions which apply or relate to matters which are to be observed following completion of the development:

5. No occupation of the hereby approved dwelling shall take place until the proposed fencing has been erected as shown on drawing 22/041/C/01 REV A.

Reason: To prevent overlooking and loss of privacy in accordance with Policy LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and Policy 2(c) of the Sturton by Stow and Stow Neighbourhood Plan.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, B, and E of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order, there shall be no external alterations to the dwelling including the insertion of new windows or dormer windows, extensions or outbuildings, other than as authorised by this permission.

Reason: To enable any such proposals to be assessed in terms of their impact on the living conditions of adjoining dwellings and in accordance with Policy LP26 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.