Agenda item

Proposal: Application for approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the erection of up to 50 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission S20/0775

Location: Land West of Main Road, Long Bennington

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

(Councillor Vanessa Smith joined the meeting).

 

Proposal: Application for approval of reserved matters relating to layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the erection of up to 50 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission S20/0775

Location: Land West of Main Road, Long Bennington

Recommendation: To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions

 

Noting comments in the public speaking session by:

 

Long Bennington Parish Council          Cllr John Leventhall

Applicant                                               Edward Langtry, Arkwood Developments Ltd (Lee Russell of Seagate Homes to answer questions)

 

Together with: 

 

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

·       Comments received from Long Bennington Parish Council.

·       Comments received from Local Highway Authority.

·       Comments received from Fire and Rescue.

·       Comments received from Anglian Water.

·       Comments received from Environmental Protection.

·       Comments received from Upper Witham IDB.

·       Comments received from SKDC Affordable Housing.

 

The following comments were made by the public speakers:

 

·       The Parish Councillor provided concerns from Long Bennington Parish Council around drainage. This had been recognised via local knowledge in the area.

·       It was noted there was a sewerage connection upstream of the development and a connection further south of the site.

·       It was stated there was periodic intervention from Anglian Water on capacity. It would be preferred if the site was connected further south of the site.

·       Concern was raised on the 1.8m mesh boarded fencing which would not provide a barrier for privacy.

 

·       The Applicant highlighted the site was secure for developing properties.

 

·       The existing outline permission was approved for 30% affordable housing (2-5 bedrooms), 1/5 of the site being bungalows.

 

During questions to public speaker, Members commented on the following:

 

·       Whether the Parish Councillor had any knowledge on how long concerns had been ongoing in relation to flooding.

 

The Parish Councillor clarified the sewerage would overflow a couple of times per year. Anglian Water were regularly called to unblock water treatments in the area.

 

·       A Member of the Committee sought reassurance that the Applicant would look into drainage concerns. They also requested that the Applicant liaises with local residents on their concerns.

 

The Applicant highlighted a revised drainage strategy would be completed alongside a pre-application with Anglian Water on the connection.

 

·       A query was raised on the hedgerow to the northern boundary of the site and the access to maintaining it.

 

In terms of boundary treatment, a 1.5m fence was proposed, however, privacy concerns raised would be taken into consideration. The hedgerow would still be maintained to facilitate birds, local ecology and habitation.

 

·       Clarification was sought around who was responsible for the drainage.

 

Condition 9 of the outline planning permission did require specification and the ongoing maintenance of the drainage.

 

·       One Member queried whether there were any pathways from the proposed properties to the children’s play area.

 

The Applicant’s confirmed footpaths and roads had ben discussed with Highways. Crossing points had been advised but had not yet been confirmed. Shared surface roads would be around the family homes to access the play area.

 

During questions to officers and debate, Members commented on the following:

 

·       Whether a surface water drainage system could be installed by the developer and the impact this could have on the edge of the site.

 

The Senior Planning Officer clarified it would be under control of the lead flood authority, the IDB or riparian owners of the dyke/drain. This was not within the remit of the planning process.

 

·       Further clarification was sought on the height of the solid boundary treatment proposed.

 

It was clarified the 1.8m high solid boundary treatment would be appropriate for the site.

 

·       One Member queried what the speed limit would be through the development.

 

The Committee were reminded that speed limit was not part of the Committee’s remit, however, it was noted the roads within the development would likely be 30mph.

 

·       It was queried whether matters concerning drainage would be brought back to the Committee.

 

The Committee or local Ward Members could call-in the application relating to drainage for consideration, if they felt necessary.

 

·       Members were in favour of the site having the provision of bungalows.

 

The Senior Planning Officer confirmed there was a current live application (S25/0014) for the discharge of conditions. Boundary treatments would be included within this application.

 

Final decision

 

It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning & Growth to GRANT reserved matters consent, subject to conditions:

 

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

 

-Location Plan Drawing No. 8002-L-01

-Planning Site Layout Drawing No. 20026-SGH-AR-PSL-001 Rev P08

-House Type B985 – Floor Plan and Elevations Rev B

-House Type B1023 – Floor Plans and Elevations Rev A

-House Type H5201 – Floor Plans Rev A

-House Type H5201 – Elevations Rev A

-House Type 4202 V2 – Plans and Elevations (Plots 30 and 45 only)

-House Type B810 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type B987 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H2201 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H3201 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H3204 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H4201 - Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H4202 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H5201 – Elevations

-House Type H5201 – Floor Plans

-House Type H732 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type H902 - Floor Plans and Elevations

-House Type S318 and S319 – Floor Plans and Elevations

-Double Garage Dwg No. 8002-DGAR-001

-Single Garage Dwg No. 8002-SGAR-001

-Pump Station Perimeter Wall Plan and Elevation

- Levels Plan 20026-SGH-AR-LPS-005 P04

 

2        Notwithstanding the submitted details, prior to any landscaping and planting being undertaken within the development precise details of the species, number, location and details of future maintenance of the planting shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

 

Planting and maintenance shall be undertaken in accordance with the agreed details.

 

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory form of development.

 

(The Committee adjourned for a 10 minute break).