Application for variation of conditions 1 of planning permission of the reserved matters approval 170579 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (APP/W1850/A/13/2203561) (LA Ref: 123592) for 10 dwellings). To improve the design of the dwellings, improve connectivity to the amenity spaces and provide flexible, modern open plan layouts.

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

The Development Manager 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.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Dr T Geeson, representing Breinton Parish Council, spoke in opposition to the application as a virtual attendee. Mr E Thomas, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application as a physical attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Bob Matthews spoke on the application. In summary, he provided a statement from local residents which highlighted the longstanding flooding problems on King’s Acre Road and the requirement for surface water flood mitigation scheme and a comprehensive drainage plan in the area. The statement also opposed the inclusion of housing with black cladding which were felt to be unsightly. Further Cllr Matthews explained that he had requested that the application was considered at committee due to the level of local feeling. Flooding problems existed in the area and there was uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the flood attenuation scheme. An adjacent site had experienced flooding problems despite no objection from the flooding officer at the application stage. An additional condition had been added concerning the landscaping to ensure the boundary of the site to the South conserved the local the nature reserve.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager explained that the application concerned a variation to the planning permission granted to amend the design of the houses and the layout. Matters relating to drainage and landscaping were contained in the original permission. The update circulated included further enhancements and sustainability measures.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He commented that issues such as runoff onto an application site from sloping land should be dealt with before permission was granted. 

A motion that the application be approved was carried.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers: