Proposed erection of two detached cottages with new vehicular access.

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

 

(Proposed erection of two detached cottages with new vehicular access.)

 

The Acting Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these Minutes.  He reported that Goodrich Parish Council no longer objected to the proposal.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Ms R Chatterton, a local resident, spoke in objection to the scheme.  Mr P Smith, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support.

 

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor PD Newman, spoke on the application.

 

·        He made the following principal comments:

·        The Parish Council had objected to the original application.  A revised scheme, reduced in size, had been submitted and the Parish Council had withdrawn its objection to the development.  He supported the Parish Council’s view. The development respected the integrity of the village and was appropriate.

In the Committee’s discussion of the application the following principal points were made:

·        Members noted the Parish Council’s support for the development.

·        The Development Manager confirmed that a high quality of design was expected within the AONB and that design of the scheme would be considered at the reserved matters stage.

·        In relation to objections that had been expressed about the impact on amenity and privacy of adjoining dwellings the Acting Principal Planning Officer commented that these were some 37 and 24 metres away on the opposite side of the highway, and separated from the proposed development by landscaping.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  He had no additional comments.

 

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1.         A02 Time limit for submission of reserved matters

           

2.         A03 Time limit for commencement (outline permission)

 

3.         A04 Approval of reserved matters

 

4.         A05 Plans and particulars of reserved matters

 

5.         Foul water and surface water discharges shall be drained separately from the site.

 

            Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system.

 

6.         No surface water shall be allowed to connect, either directly or indirectly, to the public sewerage system unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

            Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment.

 

7.         H03 Visibility splays – should meet HC design guide for single private drives.

 

8.         H06 Vehicular access construction

 

9.         H09 Driveway gradient

 

10.       H12 Parking and turning - single house

 

 

11.       H17 Junction improvement/off site works

 

12.       H21 Wheel washing

 

13.       H27 Parking for site operatives

 

14.       H29 Secure covered cycle parking provision

 

15.       G03 Retention of existing trees/hedgerows: scope of information required

 

16.       G04 Protection of trees/hedgerows that are to be retained

 

17.       G09 Details of Boundary treatments

 

18.       G10 Landscaping scheme

 

19.       G11 Landscaping scheme – implementation

 

20.       I16 Restriction of hours during construction

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1.         The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.

 

2.         HN01 Mud on highway

 

3.         HN04 Private apparatus within highway

 

4.         HN05 Works within the highway

 

5.         HN08 Section 38 Agreement & Drainage details

 

6.         HN10 No drainage to discharge to highway

 

7.         HN22 Works adjoining highway

 

8.         HN28 Highways Design Guide and Specification