Agenda item

Erection of two storey dwelling

 

Land Adjoining, Glebe Cottage, Main Road, Wrangle, Boston PE22 9HT

 

Mr & Mrs S Priestley

 

 

Erection of two storey dwelling

 

Land Adjoining, Glebe Cottage, Main Road, Wrangle, Boston PE22 9HT

 

Mr & Mrs S Priestley

 

[The Chairman, Councillor Tom Ashton, stepped down from the chair to speak as Ward Member and left the meeting thereafter for the whole of the debate and vote on this application.]

 

Vice-Chairman in the chair.

 

The Growth Manager presented the report.

 

The Chairman, Councillor Tom Ashton, then addressed the Committee as Ward Member in order to express the views of the Parish Council, of which he was a Member.

 

In summary, the Parish Council considered that the borough would be provided with sufficient housing allocation through the new Local Plan and, although development was allowed on windfall sites, proposals had to satisfy planning policies in terms of character, place and amenity. 

 

The Parish Council did not believe that the application satisfied Policy 2 and 3 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan and paragraph 127 a, b, c and d of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on the grounds that, due to the inadequate size of the plot; the reduction of the plot size of the existing dwelling that the proposed dwelling would be built; and the density being twice that of neighbouring properties, it would be out of character with the area.  Also, the proposed contemporary design was not sympathetic with existing dwellings; although there was a ‘mix’ of property type, they were traditional.  This was contrary to the NPPF, in that development should add to the overall quality of an area, and Local Plan Policy 3, which stated that applications of an inappropriate design that failed to improve the quality of an area should not be accepted. 

 

In conclusion, Councillor Ashton urged the Committee to consider refusing the application on the grounds of density, the use of green space and a design that would not enhance or fit within the area.

 

[Councillor Ashton left the room at this point.]

 

Following debate, it was proposed by Councillor Yvonne Stevens and seconded by Councillor Brian Rush that planning permission be granted as recommended by the Growth Manager.

 

Vote: 8 for, 2 against.

 

RESOLVED That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the conditions set out below:

 

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

....... Reason:  Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the application received 30-Apr-2019 and in accordance with the associated plans referenced:

§     11453 01

§     1145302

§     1145303B

§     1145304D

 

Reason: To ensure the development is undertaken in accordance with the approved details, in the interest of the character of the area and residential amenity and in accordance with Policies 2 and 3 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036.

 

3.      No works above ground shall commence until details of all external and facing materials are submitted for approval by the local planning authority. The works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and in accordance with Policies 2 and 3 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036.

 

4.      No works above ground shall take place until full details of hard and soft landscaping works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The approved works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  The scheme shall include

§   boundary treatment

§   hard surface materials

§   minor structures

§   planting schedules (species, sizes densities)

All landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details within 6 months of the date of the first occupation of any building or completion of development whichever is the sooner.  Any trees, plants, grassed areas, which within a period of 5 (five) years from the date of planting die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the first available planting season with others of similar size species or quality.

 

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity and in accordance with Policies 2 and 3 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036.

 

5.      Before the dwelling is occupied, the vehicular access, turning space and car parking areas shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans and retained for that use thereafter.

 

Reason:  To ensure safe access to the site and dwelling and allow vehicles to enter and leave the highway in a forward gear in the interests of residential amenity, convenience and highway safety in accordance with Policy 2 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036.

 

6.      No development above ground shall take place before the detailed design of the arrangements for surface water drainage has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  No building shall be occupied before it is connected to the approved drainage system.

Reason:  To ensure that surface water run-off from the development will not adversely affect, by reason of flooding, the safety and amenity of the residents of this site and to accord with Policy 4 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2018.

 

7.      The development permitted by this planning permission shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) March 2019 version 1 completed by RM Associates and the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA:

§   Finished floor levels to be set no lower than 2.80m above Ordnance Datum (AOD), equivalent to 500mm above existing ground level

§   The development to have at least two storeys

§   Flood resistance/resilience measures as described

§   The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation and subsequently remain in place.

 

Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding in accordance with Policies 2 and 4 of the South East Lincolnshire Plan 2011-2036.

 

8.      If, during development, contamination not previously considered is identified, then the Local Planning Authority shall be notified immediately and no further work shall be carried out until a method statement detailing a scheme for dealing with the suspect contamination has been submitted to and agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure all contamination within the site is dealt with in accordance with Policy 30 of the South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036.

 

Informatives:

 

1.    The applicant is advised that this planning permission is subject to conditions requiring further details for approval prior to works carried out above ground. Any work be carried above ground prior to the discharge of these conditions, would be unauthorized and could be subject to formal planning enforcement action.

 

2.    In determining this application the authority has taken account of the guidance in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 in order to seek to secure sustainable development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions of the Borough.

 

3.    The permitted development requires the formation of a new/amended vehicular access. Applicants should note the provisions of Section 184 of the Highways Act 1980. The works should be constructed to the satisfaction of the Highway Authority in accordance with the Authority's specification that is current at the time of construction. For further information, please telephone 01522 782070.

 

4.    Please contact the Lincolnshire County Council Streetworks and Permitting Team on 01522 782070 to discuss any proposed statutory utility connections and any other works which will be required within the public highway in association with the development permitted under this Consent. This will enable Lincolnshire County Council to assist in the coordination and timings of these works.

 

IDB comments that Board's consent is required to discharge surface water to a watercourse (open or piped), the boards’ consent is required to discharge treated water to a watercourse (open or piped) and if there is any change to the surface water or treated water disposal arrangements stated in the application, please contact the Board.