Agenda item

DM/17/01440/FPA - Former Vine Place Sports Garage, Durham Road, Chilton, Ferryhill, DL17 0EY

Erection of 14 dwellings (revised description 03/08/2017)

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding the erection of 14 dwellings at the former Vine Place Sports Garage, Durham Road, Chilton, Ferryhill (for copy see file of Minutes).

 

The Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included the site location and photographs of the site.

 

The Committee then heard from the agent for the development who explained that the development was acceptable in principle, with clear and sustainable benefit on a long term derelict site.  The development would significantly improve the appearance of the site and boost housing supply. Ferryhill was a two-tiered large village with good services and facilities.  The developer was offering financial contributions towards offsite open space and recreational provision and there were no conflicts with design policies.  The development was also commensurate with surrounding properties. Minimal objections had been received towards the proposal, none of which objected to the principle of development.

 

Councillor G Richardson felt that the application would be an asset and improve the appearance of the area and moved the recommendation to approve the application.

 

Councillor J Clare thanked the agent for attending the meeting and commented that it was refreshing to hear the developer had listened to concerns expressed by residents and appease them by way of adjustments, where possible and seconded the proposal.

 

Resolved

That the application be approved subject to the conditions detailed in the report and subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement to secure financial contributions towards offsite open space and recreational provision at pro-rata rate of £2,244 per residential unit.

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