Agenda item

The Committee heard from the Development Management Team Leader regarding planning application number 14775, seeking to erect five dwellings with detached garages, associated access, car parking, infrastructure and landscaping, on the land off High Street, Glentham. The Members then heard a short presentation introducing the application.

 

The Chairman stated there was one registered speaker, and invited Mr Andrew McDowall, Agent for the Applicant, to address the Committee.

 

Mr McDowall highlighted how the key issues under consideration were whether the site fell within the developed footprint of Glentham, and the impact the development would have on the immediate neighbouring properties, and the wider character of the village. He continued that the proposed development would enhance the built frontage of the village, reinforcing the linear character of the A631. In terms of the wider impact, it was explained that the design would be in keeping with the local residential architecture; he added that the choice of building material would be matched to Glentham’s historic dwellings, and the layout and scale of the development would be inspired by cul-de-sacs located in the village.

 

The Agent for the Applicant addressed concerns raised by neighbouring properties, stating that the proposed development had been carefully designed to avoid overlooking generally. He continued that another concern had been raised regarding a legal easement to the rear of the garden, noting that the Applicant had no record of this easement, with sufficient space left if required in the future. He then noted that the Parish Council had voiced concerns in relation to highway safety, adding that these concerns had been adequately addressed in the planning application, with the Highways Agency raising no objection.

 

Mr McDowall then focused on ecology and biodiversity; he outlined that although the application had exemption due to being submitted prior to the imposition of mandatory requirements, net gains would be delivered overall, with no objection raised by the Council.

 

He concluded by confirming to the Committee that the proposed development had undergone extensive pre-application and ongoing consultation which attempted to address any concerns. Mr McDowall thanked the Committee for their time, and highlighted the high-quality nature of the design, its sustainability, alongside the support received from the Council’s planning department.

 

The Chairman thanked Mr McDowall for his comments, and after having received no Officer response, he invited comments from the Committee.

 

A Member of the Committee commended the Developer, noting their willingness to work with the Council to enhance the proposal, describing the proposed development as potentially first-class. He explained how the development would improve the built footprint of Glentham, commenting on how the proposed use of similarly matched sustainable building materials would be suitable for the location. The Member continued that a potential benefit of the proposed development was the increased usage of Glentham’s local amenities, noting that these amenities required more than passing trade to sustain them. It was then proposed to move the recommendation in the report.

 

Another Member of the Committee expressed his surprise with a lack of objection from the Highways Agency; he commented that as several junctions into Glentham had limited visibility, particularly near the Old Chapel House, the speed of traffic was hazardous, especially at busy times. With similar concerns about the speed of traffic, another Member enquired about the possibility of extending the 30mph zone closer to the proposed development, to which the Chairman clarified that it would require the support of the County Councillor.

 

Concerns were expressed by a Member of the Committee in relation to the proposed development adding to the high level of development along the main road, and the future development of the neighbouring vacant garden centre. The Officer updated the Committee, explaining that some of the existing buildings on the vacant garden centre site had been approved for alteration into small dwellings, alongside an implemented permission for 19 dwellings north of the site.

 

Having been proposed and seconded, 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 dated Dec 2023:

 

·         PP002 Rev 02

·         PP006 Rev 01

·         PP100 Rev 01

·         PP101

·         PP102 Rev 01

·         PP103

·         PP104

·         PP105 Rev 01

·         PP106 Rev 01

 

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.

 

3. No development shall take place above damp proof course level until details of all external and roofing materials have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall only be constructed in accordance with the approved materials and retained thereafter.

 

Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials to safeguard the character and appearance of the street scene in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S53 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

4. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in full accordance with the details set out in the submitted Energy Statement dated December 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.

 

5. Prior to occupation of the dwellings, 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 dated December 2023, and approved 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.

 

6. The development shall be carried out in full accordance with the recommendations contained within the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal by Archer Ecology dated July 2023 at Land north of A631, Glentham, Market Rasen.

 

Reason: To protect and enhance the biodiversity value of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policy S60 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

7. The development shall be carried out in full accordance (excluding para 3.43 compensation) with the Biodiversity Assessment by Archer Ecology dated December 2023 at Land north of A631, Glentham, Market Rasen.

 

Reason: To protect and enhance the biodiversity value of the site to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and policy S60 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

8.No development above damp proof course level shall take place until details of a scheme for the disposal of foul sewage and surface water from the site (including the results of any necessary soakaway/percolation tests and connectivity plan) have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No occupation must occur until the approved scheme has been installed and retained as such thereafter.

 

Reason: To ensure adequate drainage facilities are provided to serve the dwelling, to reduce the risk of flooding and to prevent the pollution of the water environment to accord with the National Planning Policy Framework and Policy S21 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

9.Prior to occupation of the approved dwelling, evidence must be submitted to the local planning authority that a rainwater harvesting butt of a minimum 100 litres has been installed.

 

Reason: In the interests of sustainable water management in accordance with policy S12 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

10. Prior to the first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved, a scheme of landscaping including details of the size, species and position or density of all trees and hedges to be planted, along with any new fencing/walls and hardstanding shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure the visual impact of the development on the area is minimised and in the interests of providing biodiversity enhancements in accordance with the requirements of Policies S53, S60 and S61 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

11. All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the dwelling or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner; and any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation.

 

Reason: To ensure that an approved landscaping scheme is implemented in a speedy and diligent way and that initial plant losses are overcome, in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality and occupiers of adjacent buildings and in accordance with Policies S53, S60 and S61 of the Central Lincolnshire Local Plan.

 

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

 

None