Agenda item
24/03177/FUL Land South of the Paddocks
Minutes:
James Nelson, Principal Planner, presented the application for the erection of a single detached dwelling and associated works (amended plans).
The Principal Planner’s presentation addressed the following points:
- The application was for a single two storey dwelling, with provision of ample garden and parking for three vehicles.
- The site was currently a pasture with access from the Paddocks cul-de-sac development.
- The Parish Council had raised objections including access concerns, sewage capacity concerns, loss of green space and create development beyond the village edge.
- No objections had been submitted from Environmental Health, Conservation and Design officer, Highways and Archaeological services.
- The proposed property would provide a 4-bedroom family home on an L-shaped footprint over two floors. The scale would be in keeping with existing properties in the area.
- The proposed materials would include Cotswold stone and natural blue slate roofing and there would be no loss to existing trees and hedgerows.
Clive Mitchell, applicant addressed the Sub-Committee which raised the following points: the application was before the sub-committee due to objections from neighbours and the Parish Council. Each concern had been addressed with support from the Planning Officer, no objections were submitted from statutory consultees, and the application was in keeping with planning policy.
The Principal Planner’s presentation addressed the following points:
- The site was on undeveloped land and close to residential development to the northeast . The application was acceptable under planning policy H2 where a housing need was identified.
- The design was of a compact form, was in keeping with the character of the Paddocks cul-de-sac and would form a logical complement to the existing housing.
- The site had a minimal view from the road and there was a small loss of area to the Paddock. There was no loss of light and the design was not overbearing on neighbouring properties.
- The application was recommended for approval.
The Chair then invited the Sub-Committee to discuss the application, which raised the following points:
- Member had concerns regarding the capacity of the sewage pumping station which was considered to be unable to further residential developments and result on negative impacts for current housing.
- Concerns about the dwelling being on the edge of the village and having an urban sprawl impact.
- Further information was referred to from the Environment agency which raised more concerns about the sewage capacity and highlighted no comments from Thames Water.
Councillor Liam Walker proposed the Sub-Committee approve the application in line with officer recommendations. This was seconded by Councillor Michele Mead and put to the vote.
Voting Record- For 3 Against 8 Abstention 2. The vote fell.
Councillor Nick Leverton proposed to defer the application to enable consideration of the sewage capacity at the site in light of capacity issues in the area. This was seconded by Councillor Steve Cosier and put to the vote.
Voting Record- For 10 Against 3 Abstention 0.
The Sub-Committee Resolved to:
- Enable consideration of sewerage capacity at the site in light of known capacity issues in the area.
The Chair advised that the Sub-Committee had further applications to consider which would take the time over the 3 hour time limit for the meeditand proposed that the Sub-Committee vote to extend the meeting time by 1 hour. This was seconded by Councillor Steve Cosier, put to the vote and agreed unanimously.