Agenda item

29 new build detached dwellings with associated roads and parking.

The Senior Planning Officer, C Baxter gave a detailed presentation on the report relating to the abovementioned planning application, a copy of which had been circulated (for copy see file of minutes).  Members noted that the written report was supplemented by a visual presentation which included photographs of the site.  The application was for 29 new build detached dwellings with associated roads and parking and was recommended for approval subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

The Senior Planning Officer, C Baxter noted that there had been several applications for residential schemes approved over recent years and added that there were some issues to note in terms of amended plans, protected trees and a public right of way through the site. 

It was explained there had been no objections from statutory or internal consultees, with seven letters of objection from the public, including objections from Easington Village Parish Council noting the application was contrary to NPPF paragraphs 50, 75 and 109, citing the application would not deliver a wide choice of high quality homes, there was a public right of way, and there were a number of protected trees.

The Senior Planning Officer, C Baxter noted the Committee had approved 26 properties in outline in April 2016, establishing the principle of development at the site.  He added the Highways Section had considered that the proposed development would not compromise highways safety.  The Committee noted the application would be subject to the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure contributions in relation to play and recreational equipment in the Easington Electoral Division and towards the strategic programme in the Durham Heritage Coast Management Plan.

The Chairman thanked the Senior Planning Officer, C Baxter and asked Members of the Committee for their questions and comments on the application.

Councillor A Laing moved that the application be approved; she was seconded by Councillor J Robinson.

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED subject to the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement and the conditions detailed in the Officer’s report to the Committee.