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Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two replacement detached properties.  Associated landscaping alterations.

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two replacement detached properties. Associated landscaping alterations.

Due regard was given to the determining issues, conditions, reasons and informatives as detailed in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health.  Whilst some concern was expressed that the proposed development would be incongruous in the street scene, over-intensive and impact on neighbours because of poor orientation, after careful deliberation it was considered that no unacceptable impacts arising from the proposal had been identified that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the potential benefits of the scheme.  However, to address drainage concerns Officers recommended that a drainage strategy setting out the method in which foul and surface water run off would be managed be provided by the applicant.

Cllr Hood proposed, Cllr Athwal seconded and following a formal vote it was

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be APPROVED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environment Health; subject to

(1)            the signing of a legal agreement to secure off-site BNG credits;

(2)            the addition of condition 9 in respect of drainage:

No development, other than the demolition of any buildings, removal of hardstanding, ground investigations or site survey works, shall take place until a drainage strategy setting out the method in which foul and surface water run off resulting from this development proposals are to be managed in accordance with the hierarchy of drainage options as set out in the National Planning Practice Guidance: Flood risk and coastal change has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The dwellings shall not be occupied unless and until the drainage method detailed in the drainage strategy has been implemented in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be retained and maintained.

Reason:  To ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into this proposal and to ensure ongoing efficiency of the drainage provisions.

[Speakers: Mr N Mitchell (member of the public) and Mr C Bergdahl (applicant)]