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Residential development of up to 55 dwellings (Outline - access only)

Late items:

Consultations:-

An additional letters of objections have been received raising the following additional matters:-

1)         In view of the of the significant amount of construction traffic that the site will generate should the scheme be granted, would LCC (Highways) be prepared to require the off site elements prior to commencement

2)         The development of the site will generate a lot of lorry traffic, increasing the traffic flow. A condition should be considered to require construction traffic to be parked on site.

Appraisal:-

Other matters

A condition is proposed to require a construction management plan to be submitted to address concerns raised in respect of the management of the site during the course of the development, to ensure that the development does not become a hazard to road users.

Recommendation:-

The recommendation remains unchanged from as set out on the agenda.

Additional condition:-

26.       No development shall commence on the site until such time as a construction traffic management plan, including as a minimum details of wheel cleansing facilities, vehicle parking facilities, and a timetable for their provision, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The construction of the development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details and timetable.

Reason: To reduce the possibility of deleterious material (mud, stones etc.) being deposited in the highway and becoming a hazard for road users, to ensure that construction traffic does not use unsatisfactory roads and lead to on-street parking problems in the area to accord with Policy DM17 of the adopted Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016).

Residential development of up to 55 dwellings (outline – access only)

Notwithstanding the officer recommendation that permission be granted, some members felt that the proposal would result in an unacceptable increase in traffic movement which would be detrimental to highway safety and would cause substantial harm to the intrinsic value, beauty and open character of the village which was not outweighed by the benefit of the provision of 55 homes. It was moved by Councillor Collett and seconded by Councillor R Allen that permission be refused for these reasons.

Councillor Collett, supported by two further councillors, requested that voting on the motion be recorded. The vote was taken as follows:

Councillors C Allen, R Allen, Boothby, Collett, Furlong, Gibbens, Hollick and Roberts voted FOR the motion (8);

Councillors Bray, Cartwright, J Crooks, Findlay, Flemming, Lynch and Walker voted AGAINST the motion (7);

Councillor Cope and W Crooks abstained from voting.

The motion was therefore declared CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be refused for the following reasons:

(i)            The proposed development would lead to an unacceptable increase in traffic movements, including commuter and deliver vehicles, especially in the evening, along Wykin Lane which is a single track road. This would result in a severe impact upon the safety of vehicular traffic as well as cyclists and pedestrians and is therefore contrary to policy DM17 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016);

(ii)           The application proposes development which would extend further to the south, beyond the historic settlement of Stoke Golding and into the countryside. This would be detrimental to the intrinsic value, beauty and open character of the countryside and the harm would therefore be demonstrable and the benefits of the proposal would not outweigh the harm identified. The development is therefore contrary to policy DM4 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD (2016).

Application for residential development of up to 55 dwellings (Outline - access only).

Late items:

Consultations:-

Four additional letters of objections have been received raising the following additional matters:-

    1)        Disjointed in regards the broader picture of development needs and opportunity within Stoke Golding, and allowing this moves away from the collaborative approach of the villagers in respect to the Neighbourhood Planning

    2)        Stoke Golding Neighbourhood Plan is clear that a brownfield development site in the village is the most appropriate

    3)        Residents made it clear that any new development should be away from green spaces and aligned with amenities

    4)        Villages resources will be stretched

    5)        A traffic accident happened opposite Willow Farm, police and ambulance in attendance with vehicle and driver stuck in the ditch

    6)        The site has been previously considered by HBBC during the SHELAA, the area was omitted from consideration due to poor accessibility for the level of housing required and the impact on the surrounding area. The difference was numbers of dwellings, with the developer seeking to build 150-160 homes

    7)        A previous application to convert Willow barn into a cottage was refused due to impact upon, the rural character, surrounding landscape, amenity of neighbouring properties, highway safety and biodiversity

    8)        How will trees be preserved and visibility provided

    9)        The developer has revised their initial interpretation of their traffic survey, recognising the substantial impact on Wykin Lane vehicle users the development will have, both in the construction phase and occupancy.  The construction traffic will not be able to use Wykin Lane and so will need to travel past the severely congested St. Martins school location (at peak times) and through the heart of the village

 10)        The developer in a need to alleviate the inevitable increased traffic volume & congestion concerns the development would cause has proposed additional "passing places" to satisfy the issue, however these spots are already utilised to pass and will therefore have little benefit towards easing the traffic flow

 11)        The Ecological value of AS537 Land off Wykin Lane is moderate to high.

 12)        The most significant planning decision is 17/00484/FUL which identifies within the officer report that there is no overriding need for housing in Stoke Golding

 13)        Conditions relating to highways and the passing places have not been included

 14)        There would be impact upon ecology through the development of passing places within Wykin Lane

 15)        It is unfair to hold a meeting when the virus is still a threat, making a decision should be delayed until when a committee meeting can be held and attended by public 

Dr Luke Evans MP has raised the following matters:-

    1)        High house prices in local communities are an issue which especially impacts upon young, and a more diverse housing stock may be needed to account for ever changing housing demand. These factors are why Neighbourhood Plans are supported. As a vital tool which enable communities to shape futures

    2)        It is recognised that communities which produce a Neighbourhood Plan provide  ...  view the full agenda text for item 373

Application for residential development of up to 55 dwellings (outline – access only)

During discussion on this item, it was identified that the livestream of the meeting had ceased, thereby restricting public access to the meeting. In accordance with the procedure rules for remote meetings, the meeting was adjourned due to it no longer being open to the public and application 19/01324/OUT was deferred to the next meeting.