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Outline Application: all matters reserved for: Demolition of existing garage and erection of new detached self build dwelling.

Outline Application: all matters reserved for: Demolition of existing garage and erection of new detached self build dwelling

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 and the views of the public speakers.

Whilst some concern was expressed that the proposed development constituted over development of a constrained residential plot resulting in demonstrable harm to the character, safety, amenity and environmental quality of the area, 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, Members sought reassurance that the materials used would be in keeping with the area and that concerns in respect of overlooking at the rear of the property and turning of vehicles would be addressed at the reserved matters stage of the application.

Cllr Hudson proposed, Cllr Boughton seconded and following a formal vote, the Committee

RESOLVED:  That the outline application be APPROVED in accordance with the submitted details, conditions, reasons and informatives set out in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, subject to

(1)            the signing and completion of an Unilateral Undertaking confirming that the development would be self-built and thus exempt from Bio-diversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements;

(2)            the amendment of Condition 2 to remove reference to the proposed site plan, proposed elevations and site layout; and

(3)            the reserved matters application being presented to Members for approval.

(Speakers:  Mr H Joseph, Mrs E Joseph, Mr M Ellis – Members of the public; and Mr J Chapman - applicant)