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Application for conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling and erection of three new dwellings.

Late items received after preparation of the agenda:

Consultations:-

A full 14 day re-consultation was carried out on the amended layout and detailing no further conditions or comments raising any additional points were received from the following:

LCC Drainage
LCC Developer Contributions
LCC Highways
LCC Archaeology
LCC Ecology
HBBC Affordable Housing Officer
HBBC Conservation Officer
HBBC Environmental Health (Pollution)
HBBC Waste
HBBC Drainage
HBBC Compliance and Monitoring Officer
Burbage Parish Council
Environment Agency

Seven further letters of representation have been received from four separate addresses. The letters received raise the same concerns as previously as well as:

1)         Loss of trees within the site and the conservation area
2)         Lack of consultation

3)         Use of a private alleyway from Church Street to land rear of 66-72
4)         Land levels differing throughout the site

Appraisal:-

All letters of representations and concerns raised through the re-consultation and the initial consultation have been addressed in the Officer’s report.

Concerns have arisen regarding the loss of trees within the site and the conservation area. It is proposed to remove a number of trees within the site as part of this application. All trees to be removed are highlighted within the relevant plans. The removal of the tree to the front of the site would reveal the existing front elevation and allow for a greater appreciation of the significance of the Cedar Lawns. Two trees to the rear of the site are to be removed which do not significantly add to the character of the conservation area. The landscaping scheme shows a large number of improvements to the site, including additional planting and landscaping to all areas of the application site. It shows that benefits can be achieved through an appropriate landscaping scheme which outweighs any harm arising from the development. To ensure that the benefits are carried out, a full and detailed landscaping scheme including different specimen types is to be submitted and secured by condition.

Concerns have arisen regarding the lack of consultation during the application process. All known landowners where consulted as part of the application. In addition to this, site notices were posted within the vicinity of the site and a notice was displayed in the local press. An additional site notice was displayed and another notice was displayed in the local press as part of the re-consultation process on the amended scheme.

Concerns have also arisen regarding the use of a locked private alleyway linking Church Street and land to the rear of 66-72 Church Street. It is expressed that the use of the alleyway would not be used for the occupiers of the converted bungalow, however a proposed 1.8 metre high fence is proposed along the border of the site to the alleyway. Further to this, the access rights of this alleyway is a civil matter.

Concerns have arisen  ...  view the full agenda text for item 387

Application for conversion of offices (B1a) to five flats (C3) including demolition of single storey rear extension, conversion of outbuilding to one dwelling and erection of three new dwellings.

It was moved by Councillor Sutton, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and

RESOLVED – planning permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and late items.