Agenda item

Proposed construction of new detached dwelling and relocation of existing access to serve new dwelling.Creation of new access to serve existing dwelling. (resubmission of 15/09441/FUL)

Public Participation

Mr Matt Glover spoke in objection to the application

Mr Tim Elliot spoke in objection to the application

Mr Rob Foster spoke in objection to the application

Ms Caroline Everett spoke in support of the application

Mrs Rosalind Bee spoke in support of the application

Cllr Steve Langdon (chairman) of Durnford Parish Council spoke in objection to the application.

 

The Senior Planning Officer noted that there had been a site visit earlier that day and introduced the application which was for a proposed construction of new detached dwelling and relocation of existing access to serve new dwelling. With the creation of new access to serve existing dwelling. This application was a resubmission of application 15/09441/FUL.

 

Previous planning permission was already in place for a large garage with accommodation in the roof, however if this application was granted then that garage would no longer be possible.

 

The application site was in open countryside and outside of the Housing Policy Boundary, so was recommended for refusal.

 

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officers. It was noted that the grass banks along the roadside, which were currently being used for parking could be reinstated to a greater height to prevent cars parking there. The site had previously been within the Housing Policy Boundary prior to this being moved a few years ago. The fence and hedge at the exits of the property could be conditioned to a maximum height to provide good visibility for vehicles.

 

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views to the Committee, as detailed above.

 

The Unitary Division Member; Cllr Mike Hewitt then addressed the Committee stating that the original development started as one house, then went on to be studios and a garage. The site was outside of the Housing Policy Boundary, however there were two local development sites which could provide work in the area and could be considered sustainable. The steep bank along the roadside should remain to prevent parking. He felt that any additional Planning already permitted should be taken away. Discussions could be had with the developer as to whether a contribution back in to the village could be agreed upon.

 

The Committee discussed the application, noting that the existing garage and hedge height acted to obscure the view to the neighbouring property from the windows on the proposed development.

 

The Legal Officer advised that applications for planning permission must be determined in compliance with the Core Strategy and Planning Policy Boundary.

 

It was raised that the Core Strategy and Housing Policy Boundary originally set out many strategic sites for housing development; however it only identified 80-85% of the housing numbers required for a five year supply. It was always assumed that other sites would come to light in other ways. The five year supply would never be achieved unless they looked outside the Planning Policy Boundary. It was argued that the application could be considered, the question was whether it was a sustainable development for the site.

 

Cllr Mike Hewitt moved the motion to approve the application with conditions. This was seconded by Cllr John Smale.

 

Resolved

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.         No development shall commence on site until finer details, and where so appropriate samples, of all external materials, flint work, eaves, windows, landscaping and boundary treatments to be used on the development have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: The application contained insufficient information to enable the matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

 

3.         The grass bank to the south-eastern boundary of the site shall be retained at the same height as the existing grass bank, and the separation distance between the neighbouring driveway and the new access shall be permanently maintained. The existing site access shall be permanently stopped up and reinstated as a grass bank prior to the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved. The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and highway safety.

 

4.         No part of the development hereby permitted shall be first occupied until the access, turning areas and parking spaces have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the drawings. The areas shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety.

 

5.         Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no garages, sheds, greenhouses and other ancillary domestic outbuildings shall be erected anywhere on the site on the approved plans.

REASON: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

 

6.         Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), there shall be no additions to, or extensions or enlargements of any building forming part of the development hereby permitted.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for additions, extensions or enlargements.

 

7.         The bathroom and ensuite windows in the eastern elevation shall be glazed with obscure glass and fixed with a ventilation stay restricting the opening of the window prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted and shall be permanently maintained in perpetuity.

REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

8.         No part of the development shall be first brought into use until the visibility splays shown on the approved plans have been provided, with no obstruction to visibility at or above a height of 1000mm above the nearside carriageway level. The visibility splays shall be maintained free of obstruction at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of highway safety

 

9.         Demolition or construction works shall not take place outside 0730 hours to 1800 hours Mondays to Fridays and 0800 hours to 1300 hours on Saturdays nor at any time on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

REASON: In the interests of neighbouring amenity.

 

10.       This development shall be in accordance with the submitted drawings:

- Location Plan, P15-086 02-02-001A, dated 21/09/15 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- First Floor Plan, P15-086 02-03-002D, dated 21/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Ground Floor Plan, P15-086 02-03-001C, dated 21/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Elevations, P15-086 02-05-001D, dated 29/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Roof Plan, P15-086 02-03-003C, dated 21/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Site Plan, P15-086 02-02-002D, dated 01/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Elevations, P15-086 02-05-002D, dated 29/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

- Streetscene, P15-086 02-05-005D, dated 29/03/16 and received to this office on 04/04/16

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt.

 

 

INFORMATIVE:

 

Many wildlife species are legally protected. The applicant should be aware that if it becomes apparent that the site is being used or has previously been used by protected species (such as slowworms, badgers, barn owls or bats), work should STOP immediately and Natural England should be contacted at their Devizes office 01380 725344 for advice on how to proceed.

 

INFORMATIVE:

 

The applicant is advised that the development hereby approved represents chargeable development under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Wiltshire Council’s CIL Charging Schedule. A separate Community Infrastructure Levy Liability Notice will be issued by the Local Planning Authority. Should you require further information with regards to CIL please refer to the Council's Website

www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planninganddevelopment/planningpolicy/communityinfrastructurelevy