Proposed residential development of 10 dwellings.

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation with additional conditions.

(Proposed residential development of 10 dwellings.)

(Councillor Polly Andrews was not eligible to vote having temporarily lost connection to the meeting because of a technical issue.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

She reported that the wording of some of the conditions would need to change to reflect a change in the relevant legislation that was applicable.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mrs J Hirst, a local resident had submitted a made a video submission in objection to the application which was played to the meeting.  Mr D Baume, the applicant’s agent had submitted a written submission which was read to the meeting.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor David Hitchiner, spoke on the application.  In summary, he sought clarification on measures proposed for the great crested newts on the site.  He noted that the site was outside the settlement boundary and contrary to the draft Madley Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).  However, the Parish Council supported the application and he outlined a number of comments on the Parish Council’s behalf explaining its support. He considered the application a good application.  However, it was contrary to the draft NDP.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager highlighted the advice of professional officers on the application noting that they had no objection to it.  The draft NDP had to be weighed in the balance against the absence of a five year housing land supply.  He also noted the Parish Council’s support for the application.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He remarked again on the conflict with the draft NDP whilst reiterating the Parish Council’s support for the application.

It was proposed that there should be an additional condition requiring rainwater harvesting.

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, updating the wording of some of the conditions to reflect a change in the relevant legislation that is applicable, an additional condition on rainwater harvesting. and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C06 - Development in accordance with the approved plans:

6919-1-01F – Amended Location and Block Plans

6919-1-11D – Amended Proposed Site Layout

6919-1-13C – Amended Site Layout in Village Context

6919-1-17 – Plot 1 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-25 – Plot 1 – Single Garage - Plans and Elevations

6919-1-15 – Plot 2 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-14 - Plot 2 Double Garage - Plans and Elevations

6919-1-18 – Plot 3 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-21 – Plot 4 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-20 – Plot 5 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-24 – Plot 6 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-19 – Plot 7 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-16 – Plot 8 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-22 – Plot 9 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-23 – Plot 10 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-26 – Cycle Store – Plans  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64