Demolition of existing single storey pre-fabricated structure and erection of proposed new house and ancillary garage.

Demolition of existing single storey pre-fabricated structure and erection of proposed new house and ancillary garage.

 

The Central Team Leader reported the receipt of the following:

• further comments from Withington Parish Council in response to revised plans, the proposed external materials were satisfactory but concerns regarding the safety of the access remained;
• a letter of objection from Dr. Roberts of Church House expressing concern about visibility at access point and stressing the importance of retaining existing trees; and
• a letter of support from Mr. Telford.

 

In response to a question from Councillor R.M. Wilson, the Local Ward Member, the Central Team Leader explained the changes that had been made to the proposal since application DCCE2004/3548/F was withdrawn and noted that the Traffic Manager had no objections subject to conditions.  Councillor Wilson noted that the applicant had worked hard to overcome the problems associated with the previous application and welcomed the conditions recommended by officers.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

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       A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans)

 

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

 

3       A09 (Amended plans)

 

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

 

4       B01 (Samples of external materials)

 

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

 

5       C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards)

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

6       C05 (Details of external joinery finishes)

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

7       C10 (Details of rooflights)

 

         Reason: To ensure the rooflights do not break the plane of the roof slope in the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

8       D03 (Site observation - archaeology)

 

         Reason: To allow the potential archaeological interest of the site to be investigated and recorded.

 

9       E08 (Domestic use only of garage)

 

         Reason: To ensure that the garage is used only for the purposes ancillary to the dwelling.

 

10     E09 (No conversion of garage to habitable accommodation)

 

         Reason: To ensure adequate off street parking arrangements remain available at all times.

 

11     E16 (Removal of permitted development rights)

 

         Reason: To enable effective control over the future development of this sensitive site.

 

12     E18 (No new windows in specified elevation)

 

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

 

13     F16 (Restriction of hours during construction)

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

 

14     G01 (Details of boundary treatments)

 

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

15     G04 (Landscaping scheme (general))

 

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

 

16     G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general))

 

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

 

17     G06 (Scope of landscaping scheme)

 

         Reason: In order that the local planning authority may be satisfied that the deposited scheme will meet their requirements.

 

18     G10 (Retention of trees)

 

         Reason: In order to preserve the character and amenities of the area.

 

19     G17 (Protection of trees in a Conservation Area)

 

         Reason: To ensure the proper care and maintenance of the trees.

 

20     H06 (Vehicular access construction)

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

21     Before any other works hereby approved are commenced, a visibility splay will be provided in accordance with details to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  Nothing shall be planted, erected and/or allowed to grow on the area of land so formed which would obstruct the visibility agreed.

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

22     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.

 

23     Foul water and surface water discharges must be drained separately from the site.

 

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

 

24.    No surface water shall be allowed to connect (either directly or indirectly) to the public sewerage system.

 

         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.

 

25.     No land drainage run-off will be permitted, either directly or indirectly, to discharge into the public sewerage system.

 

Reason: To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment.

 

Informatives:

 

1             N01 - Access for all

 

2      N03 - Adjoining property rights

 

3      N04 - Rights of way

 

4      N11A - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) - Birds

 

5      N11B - Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and Conservation (Nat. Habitats & C.) Regs 1994 - Bats

 

6      ND03 - Contact Address

 

7      HN01 - Mud on highway

 

8      HN02 - Public rights of way affected

 

9      HN05 - Works within the highway

 

10    HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway

 

11    HN13 - Protection of visibility splays on private land

 

12    If a connection is required to the public sewerage system, the developer is advised to contact the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's Network Development Consultants on Tel: 01443 331155

 

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