Agenda item

The Chairman introduced the next application of the meeting, item 6(c), application number 144560, for demolition of the existing bungalow and replace with 2 storey dwelling, attached garage and all associated works at “Squirrels Leap”, Main Street, Burton. The Case Officer informed the Committee that there was no update, and gave a short presentation about the application.

 

The Chairman informed the Committee that there was one registered speaker, the agent for application, Mr Dan Rontree, and invited him to address the Committee.

 

In his statement, the agent explained further background information to the application, and stated that the first application was submitted in March 2022 under the previous Central Lincolnshire Local Plan. There had been reservations about the materials proposed and the style of the property, which were mitigated in consultation with the Authority. The determination date had been postponed over several months, with design tweaks, with the scheme now considered in its fourth version. These amended plans had been conducted out of public consultation until the applicant and the Authority were ready to present the application, which resulted from collaboration to improve the applied scheme.

 

Mr Rontree stated that the application dealt positively with new policies in the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and had the support of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme included features to make the dwelling accessible for life, including space for a passenger lift in the house. He explained that the design approach had a roof which fitted the street scene fashion, would remove a poor-quality development, and planned to utilise local materials. These attributes allowed the applicants to spend the rest of their lives in the dwelling. Members heard that solar panels and an air source heat pump were planned for the dwelling. In concluding his statement, the agent explained that the ground level would be amended slightly to ensure it met the conditions noted in the report and hoped that the dwelling would positively impact the village of Burton and protect the surrounding environment.

 

The Chairman thanked the agent for his statement, and invited comments from Members of the Committee. Members supported the redesigned application and the lack of dominating the street scene of the village. In response to a number of queries about the landscaping, Members learned that nine trees and one group of vegetation were to be removed from the front under the submitted application, which created a more open frontage of the dwelling. These trees were not considered high quality enough to restrict development.

 

In the discussion, an additional condition on the tree's size, species and position/density was proposed and seconded to mitigate any potential loss during the development and to shield the site from the road and the road to the site.

 

Having been proposed and seconded, the Chairman took the vote, and it was agreed that permission be GRANTED subject to the following amended 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. No development shall take place, other than laying of the foundations until a scheme of foul sewage and surface water drainage have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall thereafter be implemented in accordance the approved details and prior to the first occupation of the dwelling.

 

Reason: To ensure appropriate foul sewage and surface water drainage in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S21 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

Reason

 

3. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in full accordance with the details set out in the submitted Energy Statement undertaken by EPS Group and updated on 13/10/2023, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

 

Reason: To ensure that the development takes place in accordance with the approved details and in accordance with the provisions of policies S6 and S7 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (2023).

 

4. Prior to the first occupation of the proposed dwelling taking place a written verification statement shall be submitted to demonstrate that the approved scheme has been implemented in full, in accordance with the submitted Energy Statement undertaken by EPS Group updated on 13/10/2023 and approved in writing by the planning authority

 

Reason: To ensure that the development takes place in accordance with the approved details and in accordance with the provisions of policies S6 and S7 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (2023).

 

5. Prior to the first occupation of the replacement dwelling a scheme of landscaping, including details of the size, species and position or density of all trees to be planted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To compensate for those lost as part of the development and in the interest of the character of the area and Conservation area in accordance with Policies S53, S57 and S66 of the 2023 Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and guidance within the NPPF. 

 

6. 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:

 

1803H-21-10A – Site location plan submitted on 05/09/23

1803H-21-14e – Proposed Block Plan submitted on 05/09/23

1803H-21-15j – Proposed Site Plan submitted on 05/09/23

1803H-21-24c – Cross Section Street elevation submitted on 05/09/23

1803H-21-25e – Proposed Elevations and Plans submitted on 05/09/23

 

7. 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 and to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

8. No development other than laying of the foundations shall take place until a full schedule and samples of external materials (including site surfaces) have been submitted to, inspected on site and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The samples shall include a 1 metre square panel of stonework and brickwork, bonding and mortar for the elevations, which shall be kept on site until the completion of development.

 

The development thereafter shall be undertaken in strict accordance with the approved details.

 

Reason: To preserve the character of the Conservation area and setting of the adjacent heritage assets in accordance with Section 66(1) of the Planning Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act and Policy S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

9. No development other than the demolition of the existing dwelling shall take place until finished site levels and retaining structures have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development must then be completed in accordance with the approved levels and retained thereafter.

 

Reason: To safeguard the character of the area, Conservation Area and residential amenity in accordance with Policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

10. The proposed development must be carried out in accordance with the arboriculturally method statement undertaken by AWA Tree Consultants dated July 2023. The placing of the protective fencing identified in this report shall also be placed prior to the commencement of development, including demolition works and shall remain in place until the completion of the construction works.

 

Reason: In the interests of amenity and biodiversity in accordance with Policies S60 and S66 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

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

 

11. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no domestic oil tanks or domestic gas tanks shall be placed within the curtilage of the dwelling(s) herby approved.

 

Reason: In the interests of energy efficiency to accord with policies S6 and S7 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan (Adopted 2023).

 

12. Notwithstanding the provisions of Classes A, AA, B, C, F, G and H of Schedule 2, Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) Order 2015 (as amended), or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order, the dwelling hereby permitted shall not be altered or extended, and no buildings or structures shall be erected within the curtilage of the dwelling unless planning permission has first been granted by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To enable any such proposals to be assessed in terms of their impact on the living conditions of adjoining dwellings and to safeguard the character and appearance of the surrounding area and landscape in accordance with Policies S53 and S57 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan and guidance within the NPPF.

 

13. The upper floor windows on the East and West elevations shall be obscurely glazed prior to the first occupation of the dwelling and retained in perpetuity thereafter.

 

Reason: In the interest of residential amenity in accordance with Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.