Proposed new dwelling with garage.

Proposed new dwelling with garage.

 

Councillor R.M. Wilson, the Local Ward Member, commented on the rural setting of the area and noted that the site was within the Conservation Area of Lugwardine.  He noted the proximity of a public right of way and expressed concern about the impact upon privacy.  He also felt that the development was over intensive and would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the village.

 

Some Members spoke in support of the Local Ward Member’s views, particularly in relation to the density of the development.

 

The Chairman commented that the application site was within the settlement boundary and noted other development in the locality.

 

In response to a question, the Senior Planning Officer reported that the proposed density of development was below that required in the guidance but was considered acceptable given the Conservation Area status and the general character of the area; therefore, it would be difficult to defend a refusal of planning permission on the grounds of over intensive development.  He also reported that a previous application for a dwelling had been withdrawn [DCCE2005/1437/F refers], given Officers’ concerns about scale and design, and this new scheme had been informed by the advice of Officers.  In response to concerns about the public right of way, he advised that the issue of privacy related to the impact that this proposal might have on the residents of existing dwellings and not to the possibility of passers-by looking into the proposed dwelling.  The Central Team Leader added that it would be up to the occupiers of the dwelling to determine the most appropriate means of protecting their own privacy.

 

A number of Members felt that the proposal was sensitive to the character and appearance of the locality and supported the application.

 

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.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

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

 

3.      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.

 

4.      C05 (Details of external joinery finishes).

 

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

 

5.      E17 (No windows in side elevation of extension).

 

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

 

6.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

 

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

 

7.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

 

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

 

8.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

 

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

 

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

        

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

 

10.    G17 (Protection of trees in a Conservation Area).

 

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

 

11.    H03 (Visibility splays).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

12.    H05 (Access gates).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

13.    H08 (Access closure).

 

         Reason: To ensure the safe and free flow of traffic using the adjoining County highway.

 

14.    H09 (Driveway gradient).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

15.    H12 (Parking and turning - single house).

 

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

 

16.     W01 (Foul/surface water drainage).

 

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

 

17.    W02 (No surface water to connect to public 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.

 

18.    W03 (No drainage run-off to public system).

 

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

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N03 - Adjoining property rights.

 

2.      HN01 - Mud on highway.

 

3.      HN02 - Public rights of way affected.

 

4.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

 

5.      HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

 

6.      The site lies adjacent to a public footpath (LU9) which runs along the eastern boundary.  This right of way should remain at its historic width and suffer no encroachment or obstruction during or the time of completion.  The right of way should remain open at all times throughout the development.  If development works are perceived to be likely to endanger members of the public then a temporary closure order should be applied for, 6 weeks in advance of work starting.

 

7.      N16 - Welsh Water Informative.

 

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