Proposed detached bungalow.

Proposed detached bungalow.

The Principal Planning Officer reported the receipt of an amended site plan but advised that, as further consultation was necessary, the recommendation remained the same as detailed in the report.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs. Franzen and Mr. Starling spoke against the application.

The Principal Planning Officer commented that many of the concerns of objectors would be addressed through the conditions.  In particular, he drew attention to condition 4 regarding the retention of trees/hedgerows and condition 10 regarding the removal of permitted development rights.  He commented that a bungalow with ground floor accommodation only would protect the character of the area.  It was noted that the drainage pipe that crossed the application site was a civil matter and was not a valid planning reason for refusal.  However, the applicant considered that the dwelling could be constructed without interfering with the drain.

Councillor Mrs. M.D. Lloyd-Hayes, a Local Ward Member, felt that the scale of the dwelling was appropriate and should not have a detrimental impact on the Conservation Area.  Councillor W.J. Walling, also a Local Ward Member, commented that he had concerns about the application initially but concluded that there was adequate room for a bungalow; he felt that no upward extension should be permitted.

RESOLVED:

Subject to no further objections raising additional material planning considerations by the end of the consultation period and an accurate site plan being provided, the Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by Officers:

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.         B01 (Samples of external materials).

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

4.         G09 (Retention of trees/hedgerows).

            Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

5.         H05 (Access gates).

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

6.         H06 (Vehicular access construction).

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

7.         H09 (Driveway gradient).

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

8.         H03 (Visibility splays).

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

9.         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.

10.       E16 (Removal of permitted development rights)

            Reason: To enable the local planning authority to maintain control of  any future developments within the curtilage in the interests of residential amenity and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.

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

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

12.       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.

13.       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.         HN05 - Works within the highway.

2.         HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

3.         The applicant is advised that a foul drainage pipe may cross the application site.

4.         N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Outline Planning Permission.