Agenda item

Proposal: Conversion of existing outbuildings to create a detached residential annexe.

Location: Old School House Corby Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JB

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Proposal: Conversion of existing outbuildings to create a detached residential annexe.

Location: Old School House Corby Road Irnham Lincolnshire NG33 4JB

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

Applicant                                         Trevor Simmons

Together with:

·                Provisions within SKDC Local Plan 2011-2036, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven (Design Guide SPD) and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

·                Comments received from Inrham Parish Council.

·                LCC Highways & SuDS Support.

·                Comments received from Conservation Consultant.

·                No comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire.

·                Comments received from Historic England. 

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       Clarification over the use of the annex.

The application clarified that the annex would be utilised for family use only and would not be let, sold or used as an Airbnb.

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       It was noted that Highways had no objections in relation to the safety of the access. It was queried whether the Officer was satisfied with the opinion of Highways.

Highways had raised no objections to the use of the annex and site traffic was minimal.

Members observed the old pan tiles on the roof of the existing kennels on the site visit. A condition could be included whereby the old pan tiles could be reused where the dwelling was public facing.

·       Clarification was sought over the use of the annex and whether it could be used as a separate dwelling.

The Planning Officer confirmed that a condition outlined the use of the annex and ensured that it could not be severed or used as a separate dwelling. It would be used in connection and ancillary to the existing dwelling.

·       Concern was raised on whether the proposal outlined a condition on to restrict the annex from being let out or becoming an Airbnb.

Condition 3 included a restriction on the annex being leased/let, sold or used separately and remains ancillary to the occupants.

·       Clarification was sought on what grounds the application was called in by a Ward Councillor.

The Planning Officer highlighted that there had been an objection from a local resident in terms of the site, which were outlined within the report.

Members noted that the proposal would improve the footprint as a result of the outbuildings being demolished, as they did not fit within the rest of the area.

·       Concern was raised on parking around the site of the proposed annex and that it may encroach on the access to the site.

It was proposed that the internal kennels would be removed to improve the width of the drive for cars. Highways had not raised any objection and had stated the site had sufficient parking to the front of the site and the driveway.

·       Clarification was sought around the retention of the gate at the access opening to the site.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.

Time Limit for Commencement

1)    The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: In order that the development is commenced in a timely manner, as set out in Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

Approved Plans

2)     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following list of approved plans:

i.       Location Plan re.1335.7A received 14 August 2023

ii.      Amended proposed Floor and Elevations re. 1335.6B received 21 November 2023

Unless otherwise required by another condition of this permission.

Reason: To define the permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

 Ongoing Conditions

3)    The Annexe hereby permitted shall only be occupied for residential purposes which are ancillary to the residential use of the application dwelling; The Old School House. The building shall not be let, leased, sold, split in title, or otherwise occupied such as to constitute the formation of an independent/separate dwelling or holiday let planning unit. Separate utilities, utility meters, oil tanks or septic tanks shall not be installed. Separate vehicle access, parking or garden areas shall not be created/demarcated. A separate postal address shall not be created for the annexe/extension/building/conversion.

Reason: The establishment of a further independent dwelling on this site would give rise to conditions detrimental to the amenities and privacy of both the existing dwelling and proposed accommodation