Agenda item
25/01221/OUT Brooklands Nurseries 47 Shilton Road
Minutes:
An application was considered which sought outline planning permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling together with associated outbuildings and the erection of eighteen dwellings with associated landscaping and open space at Brooklands Nurseries, 47 Shilton Road, Carterton. All matters were reserved, except for access, for which approval was sought. The proposed schedule of accommodation for the 18 dwellings was comprised of a range of detached, semi-detached and terraced houses.
Members were informed that the applicant had submitted a Planning Statement in support of the proposal the main points of which were summarised at paragraphs 3.2 to 3.10 of the report. The report stated that application site extended to 1.14 hectares (just under 3 acres) and was located on the western side of the Shilton Road on the north-west edge of Carterton. The site, a former nursery, contained three dwellings (47, 49 and 49a Shilton Road), associated outbuildings, gardens, grassland, scrub and trees. There was an existing access to the Shilton Road in the north-east corner of the site.
It was highlighted that the application had been brought in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation due to an objection raised by Carterton Town Council on the grounds of overdevelopment, and the likely impact on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the site frontage.
Having taken into account planning policy, history, other material considerations and the representations of interested parties, officers had concluded that there were no adverse impacts that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the public benefits arising from the erection of 18 dwellings and associated works. The application was therefore recommended for approval subject to the signing of an S106 agreement and the imposition of biodiversity conditions as were necessary.
Members debated the application. One Member enquired about the mature trees near to the site and the potential impact upon them. He sought reassurance that they would be retained. The Planning Officer confirmed that a key strategy behind the design had been to retain a buffer which would protect the strip of land adjacent to the brook, and so would not be affected by the proposals before Members. The nature of the buffer would be of significant distance, setback by approximately 20 metres. The Planning Officer confirmed that no objections had been raised in terms of the distance and there was certainly an intention to retain a suitable buffer so as not to lose any trees.
Another question raised was in relation to the absence of a cycle route, which would help to improve pedestrian access and the operation of a sustainable surface drainage scheme, to ensure that there was no run off into the Shill Brook. The presenting officer confirmed that an informative could be included in relation to the buffer, surface water and cycle route.
Approval of the application was proposed by Cllr Walker and seconded by Cllr McBride. The proposal was put to the vote and agreed by the Sub-Committee.
RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to;
(i) the signing of a S.106 legal agreement and additional biodiversity conditions,
(ii) delegated authority being granted to confirm that the S106 requirements accord with Carterton LCWIP
(iii) an additional informative be added regarding surface water run off into the Shill Brook.