Agenda item

Outline planning application for demolition of existing five bedroom detached bungalow and replacement with two detached chalet style dwellings and a single block containing four apartments.

Public Participation

Mr Weaver spoke in Objection to the application

Rachel Yeomans spoke in Support of the application

Rodney Job spoke in Support of the application

 

The Senior Planning Officer Warren Simmonds introduced the report for an outline planning application for demolition of existing five bedroom detached bungalow and replacement with two detached chalet style dwellings and a single block containing four apartments. which was recommended for approval with conditions.

 

Members then had the opportunity to ask technical questions, where it was clarified that the Ecologist had not visited the site, but had instead conducted a  desktop study.

 

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

 

The Division Member Cllr Douglas had had to leave the meeting, provided a statement which was read out by the Officer:

 

I have called this to committee due to concerns regarding visual impact, relationship to surrounding properties and design.  Although I recognise that this is an outline application, and that the accompanying design and layout is merely indicative, I want to stress that the design and layout are not acceptable, as indicated in the officers report (section 9.2, para 3 and 4 under ‘Impact on the amenity of neighbours’; and  INFORMATIVE at the end of the report).  I would urge the committee to make that very clear in their decision.

 

The Chairman moved the motion of approval this was seconded by Cllr Devine

 

A discussion then took place, where the mian points raised included that during the site visit it was evident how enormous the site actually was. It was felt that a development of the proposed size would still leave a reasonable amount of amenity space around it. The front building would be placed inline with the building next door, and the 2 chalets seem of an entirely reasonable size.

 

The application if approved would need to be followed up by an un reserved matters application.

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of approval with conditions.

 

Resolved

That application 17/10559/OUT be APPROVED with the following conditions:

 

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun either before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission, or before the expiration of two years from the date of approval of the last of the reserved matters to be approved, whichever is the later.

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 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 details of the following matters (in respect of which approval is expressly reserved) have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority:

(a) The external appearance of the development;

(b) The landscaping of the site;

(c) The scale of the development;

(d) The layout of the development;

(e) The means of access to the site.

The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

REASON: The application was made for outline planning permission and is granted to comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Article 3(1) of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) Order 1995.

 

3. An application for the approval of all of the reserved matters shall be made to the Local Planning Authority before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

4. The development shall be limited to a maximum of 6 dwellings only, and in terms of the access and parking arrangements and protection of existing trees only, the scheme shall be carried out in general  accordance with the following plans:

Drawing number 1710-SK002 revision E dated 01.02.18, as deposited with the local planning authority on 06.02.2018, and

Drawing number 1710-SK003 revision E dated 01.02.18, as deposited with the local planning authority on 06.02.2018, and

REASON: The proposal is only acceptable in terms of the number of dwellings, the general parking, turning and access provisions, and in terms of how the mature trees on the site would be retained and protected.

 

5. No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of foul water from the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first occupied until foul water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained

6. No development shall commence on site until a scheme for the discharge of surface water from the site (including surface water from the access / driveway), incorporating sustainable drainage details together with permeability test results to BRE365 with location of ground water levels, has been submitted to and approved in

writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall not be first occupied until surface water drainage has been constructed in accordance with the approved scheme.

REASON: To ensure that the development can be adequately drained

 

7. Development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the submitted Arboricultural Impact Statement and Method Statement (Woodland & Countryside Management Ltd, 2nd February 2018) and associated submitted documentation.

REASON: To ensure the retention and protection of important trees.

 

8. No part of the development hereby permitted shall be first brought into use until the access, turning area and parking spaces have been completed in accordance with the details shown on the approved plans, unless an alternative layout arrangement is otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority as part of a future consent.

The areas and spaces so agreed shall be maintained for those purposes at all times thereafter.

REASON: In the interests of public safety.

 

9. No development shall commence on site (including any works of demolition), until a Construction Method Statement, which shall include the following:

·       the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors;

·       loading and unloading of plant and materials;

·       storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development;

·       the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays;

·       wheel washing facilities;

·       measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction;

·       a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works;

·       measures for the protection of the natural environment.

·       hours of construction, including deliveries;

has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the approved construction method statement without the prior written permission of the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: To minimise detrimental effects to the neighbouring amenities, the amenities of the area in general, detriment to the natural environment through the risks of pollution and dangers to highway safety, during the construction phase.

 

10. No construction or demolition work shall take place on Sundays or Public Holidays or outside the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. No burning of waste or other materials shall take place on the development site during the demolition/construction phase of the development.

Reason: In the interests of amenity

 

INFORMATIVE

The Council considers that the overall design and positions of the two suggested chalet bungalows shown on the indicative plans may need further consideration prior to the submission of a future reserved matter or full application, so that the impacts of the scheme on neighbouring amenity can be limited as far as possible, whilst retaining adequate parking and turning areas and protecting/retaining existing trees

on site. It is recommended that any future scheme is discussed with officers prior to any future application being submitted.