Proposed residential development of twelve houses.

Proposed residential development of twelve houses.

 

The Principal Planning Officer reported that:

 

§         The Conservation Manager (Landscape) had raised no objections to the revised plans.

 

§         Education had confirmed the need for improvements at Wellington and Aylestone schools.

 

§         A letter had been received from EB Smith raising no objection in principle but seeking confirmation that, if approved, conditions were attached controlling drainage matters.

 

§         An e-mail had been received from Mr. and Mrs. Davies confirming acceptance of the amended plans for plot 12 but commenting that they would wish to see the site level dropped similar to that of their property. 

 

§         A change to the recommendation was suggested to enable negotiations with the applicants over revisions to plot 12

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Ballham spoke on behalf of Wellington Parish Council, Mr. Cook spoke in objection to the application and Mrs. Langford spoke in support of the application.

 

Councillor AJM Blackshaw, the Local Ward Member, commented that Wellington was a vibrant and active rural community with a good demographic mix but there was an urgent need for accommodation for young families.  He acknowledged the concerns of Mr. Cook and other local residents and hoped that some of the issues could be addressed through negotiations with the applicant.  He felt that the re-development of the dairy unit was logical and would improve residential amenities.  Therefore, he supported the application.

 

Councillor RI Matthews supported the views of the Local Ward Member and anticipated that the £18,000 contribution towards off-site highway safety works (including signage) might address some of local residents’ concerns.  A number of other Members also spoke in support of the application.

 

In response to a question from Councillor AT Oliver, the Chairman drew attention to paragraph 7 of the draft Heads of Terms which required energy efficiency measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the development.

 

Councillor PJ Edwards commented on the need to prevent the over urbanisation of villages, particularly inappropriate street lighting.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1)     That Officers secure appropriate revisions to the siting, orientation and setting out of Plot 12 as deemed necessary.

 

2)     The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a planning    obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the Heads of Terms appended to this report and incorporating any additional matters he considers appropriate.

 

3)      Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

 

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

 

2.      A09 (Amended plans).

 

         Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans.

 

3.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

 

4.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

 

Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

5.      F20 (Scheme of surface water drainage).

 

         Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding by ensuring the provision of a satisfactory means of surface water disposal.

 

6.      F22 (No surface water to public sewer).

 

Reason: To safeguard the public sewerage system and reduce the risk of surcharge flooding.

 

7.      F48 (Details of slab levels).

 

Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

 

8.      G03 (Landscaping scheme (housing development) – implementation).

 

         Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and well planned development and to preserve and enhance the quality of the environment.

 

9.      G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

 

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

10.    H03 (Visibility splays).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

11.    H06 (Vehicular access construction).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

12.    H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

 

13.    H17 (Junction improvement/off site works).

 

         Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic on the highway.

 

14.    H18 (On site roads - submission of details).

 

         Reason: To ensure an adequate and acceptable means of access is available before the dwelling or building is occupied.

 

15.    H19 (On site roads – phasing).

 

         Reason: To ensure an adequate and acceptable means of access is available before the dwelling or building is occupied.

 

16.    H20 (Road completion in 2 years or 75% of development).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and convenience and a well co-ordinated development.

 

17.    H21 (Wheel washing).

 

         Reason: To ensure that the wheels of vehicles are cleaned before leaving the site in the interests of highway safety.

 

18.    H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

         Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

19.    H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision).

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure covered cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      HN01 - Mud on highway.

 

2.      HN04 - Private apparatus within highway.

 

3.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

 

4.      HN08 - Section 38 Agreement details.

 

5.      HN22 - Works adjoining highway.

 

6.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

 

7.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.