Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval. (160581 - Proposed site for the erection of 5 no. four bedroom dwellings).

Application deferred.

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application and the updates/representations received following the publication of the agenda, as provided in the update sheet and appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Edwards spoke on behalf of Titley Group Parish Council, Ms Whitlock, spoke in objection to the application, and Mr Tompkins, the applicant's agent, spoke in support.

In accordance with the council's constitution the local award member spoke on the application, he explained that the application concerned the scale, layout and landscape of the proposed development. It was noted that the Titley NDP had acquired relevance following inspection by the planning inspectorate and was at a stage where it was to be presented for referendum. There was local concern regarding the design and scale of the proposed properties, in particular the proposed brickwork was not consistent with the local vernacular of stone. The height of the proposed buildings was a concern with the tallest standing at one meter higher than the existing agricultural structures on the site. Due to the design and scale of the buildings there was concern that the development would have an adverse impact upon the local landscape. It was felt that the application was in conflict with the Titley NDP policies TG5, TG13 and TG16.

The committee debated the application. During consideration of the application the committee raised the following principal points:

- The proposed red brick design was felt to be very suburban and unsympathetic to the local area;

- A deferral of the application would allow the applicant to produce a design which was more sympathetic to the locality;

- There was concern regarding the height of the buildings. The ridge heights were felt to be too high and suburban in nature; and

- The layout of the site should be reconsidered to utilise renewable sources of energy more efficiently.

The Local Ward Member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He explained that dialogue between the applicant, the local community and the parish council was necessary to take the application forward.

A motion the application is deferred to allow for a reassessment of the scale, design and layout of the proposed scheme was proposed by councillor Polly Andrews and seconded by Councillor Stef Simmons. The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously.

RESOLVED – That:

The application is deferred to allow for a reassessment of the scale, design and layout of the proposed scheme.