Agenda item

Proposal: Outline application for the erection of up to 6 dwellings with associated access and infrastructure

Location: 30 East Street, Rippingale, PE10 0SS

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

Proposal: Outline application for the erection of up to 6 dwellings with associated access and infrastructure

Location: 30 East Street, Rippingale, PE10 0SS

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

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

District Ward Councillor                     Richard Dixon-Warren

Rippingale Parish Council                 Chris Charlton

Against                                              Steve Harrison

Applicant’s agent                               Nick Harding

Together with:

·       Provisions within South Kesteven Local Plan 2011-2036, Rippingale Neighbourhood Development Plan 2023-2036, Design Guidelines for Rutland and South Kesteven Supplementary Planning Document, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and South Kesteven Local Plan Review 2021-2041 (Regulation 18 Draft).

·       No comments received from Anglian Water.

·       Comments received from Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board.

·       Comments received from Heritage Lincolnshire.

·       Comments received from Lincolnshire County Council (Highways & SuDS).

·       Comments received from Rippingale Parish Council.

·       No comments received from SKDC Environmental Protection.

During questions to Public Speakers, Members commented on:

·       How the neighborhood plan balanced out the need for housing in the area.

It was noted that significant community objection should be given weight to. 

·       Whether the provisions for bungalows for the retired community were  acceptable.

The District Councillor stated that the percentage of bungalows in Rippingale seemed higher than average at present, and the need for further bungalows was questioned.

The Planning Officer clarified that previous refusal was based on insufficient evidence of housing need; however, a housing needs assessment had since been submitted.

·       One Member queried the collection of waste for the proposed bungalows.

The Applicant confirmed that there was sufficient space for a waste freighter, and this would be dealt with at the reserved matters stage.

·       Whether there were any visitor parking spaces proposed.

The Applicant confirmed that visitor parking would be in place for single storey dwellings and 4-5 visitor parking spaces would be explored. The layout for parking would need to be approved at reserved matters, however, the Applicant was satisfied to accept a condition for visitor parking spaces.

·       Concern was raised on the bungalows proposed. It was queried whether the Applicant would have any objection into changing the bungalows into family homes.

During questions to Officers and debate, Members commented on:

·       It was noted that there were a high number of bungalows already for sale within close proximity to the site.

The Planning Officer informed the Committee that policy required sources of evidence for housing need which had been provided.

·       Members discussed the balance between the neighborhood plan, proven local housing need and the lack of support from the community. The Local Plan had provided evidence of a local need.

It was confirmed that Officers were satisfied with the evidence of need provided.

·       Members highlighted the housing need for residents on the Council’s housing register.

·       Concern was raised that the proposed development was an edge of settlement scheme.

·       Concern was raised on whether the proposal conflicted with policy SP4 of the Local Plan and policy HD2 of the Neighborhood Plan.

·       Members raised further concerns around the public consultation of the application.

One Member suggested whether the application could be deferred in order for Officers to liaise with the Application to come back to the Committee with an acceptable solution and a further evidence of need.

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to PAUSE the application at this point in debate. The application would be heard at the next Planning Committee on 30 May 2024.