Agenda item

Erection of 149 dwellings, associated landscaping and access

Erection of 149 dwellings, associated landscaping and access on land east of A167 and south west of Millwood, Chilton

The Principal Planning Officer presented a report on the above application; the written report was supplemented by a visual presentation which included photographs of the site.It was noted that a site visit had taken place earlier that day. He noted that 3 further representations had been received since the agenda had been circulated.

The Committee was addressed by Mrs Wright, who objected to the application on the grounds that her neighbouring property would be overlooked and dominated by the development. Whilst accepting that the land would be developed, she wanted to ensure that any development was appropriate and complied with planning regulations. She felt that the separation distance between her property and part of the proposed development was already inadequate and could worsen if extensions/conservatories were then added to some of the dwellings. She was also concerned about the access to the development and the possibility of traffic congestion. She referred to the construction period, which could last up to 10 years, and the possible adverse impact of noise etc.

Ms J Hunter (applicant’s agent) spoke in support of the proposal; she emphasised that this was a suitable and deliverable site for the proposed development and would assist in meeting the County’s housing needs. She noted that the applicant had worked with Council officers to deliver an acceptable application; there had been a number of amendments to the layout and design of the proposal and all separation distance requirements had been met in the current application.

The Highways Officer confirmed that there were no objections on highway grounds; traffic calming features would be included on the estate roads and parking standards would be exceeded. 

Members sought assurances from the Principal Planning Officer about separation distances but considered that the application was generally acceptable.

Councillor Taylor moved that the application be approved, subject to conditions;  he was seconded by Councillor Todd.

RESOLVED :

That the application be approved subject to the prior completion of an acceptable Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in respect of the payment of a commuted sum for off site enhancements to existing play equipment and environmental enhancements to existing amenity open space and subject also to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report to the Committee  (revised drawing numbers as shown below)

CD/PSL/01    Proposed Layout Rev. H

CD/BTEH/01 Boundary Treatment & External Hard Landscape Rev. F

CD/PSL/01    Proposed Site Layout Page 1 of 2 Rev. H

CD/PSL/02    Proposed Site Layout Page 2 of 2 Rev. H

and to the following additional condition:

23.             Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order), the glass to be used in the gable wall of the kitchen in the Glamis house type on Plot No. 99 shall be obscure to level 3 or higher of the Pilkington scale of privacy or equivalent as may be previously agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.