Agenda item

Demolition of existing single storey outbuilding and erection of a detached dwelling with associated garden and parking (Conservation Area) at 2 Stretton Road, Morton, Alfreton

(Planning Manager – Development Management)

The report to Committee explained that an Application had been submitted for the demolition of an existing single storey outbuilding and the erection of a detached dwelling with associated garden and parking at 2 Stretton Road, Morton. The site lay within a conservation area.

In line with normal practice, the application had been referred to the Committee as the applicant was an elected member of North East Derbyshire District Council.

Committee was recommended to approve the application in line with officer recommendations and subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The report to Committee explained why Members were asked to approve the application. Committee heard that the proposed development would accord with Local and National Planning Policy. It would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the site and surrounding street scene. The report also contended that the development would not have a detrimental impact upon the privacy or amenity of the neighbouring properties or on the surrounding Conservation Area.

Committee was informed that no representations had been made on the application and no one had registered to speak on it.

Some Members expressed concern that further progress had been made on the construction of the detached dwelling than had originally been indicated. Members were advised by the Planning Manager (Development Management) that this would not be material to their decision. Rather, they were asked to focus on determining whether the principle of the development would be appropriate in Planning terms, and if the application should be approved.

Committee considered the application.  It took into account the relevant Planning Issues. These included the Principle of Development and how the application site was situated within the Settlement Development Limit for Morton.  Committee also took into account Design and Impact on the Character of the Area Considerations Conservation Area Considerations, as well as Privacy and Amenity Considerations.

Members discussed the application. They reflected on the advice that the development would be acceptable, provided that it was not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the site and it surrounding environment. They also reflected on whether it would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers and uses. Some Members made it clear that they would find it difficult to make this assessment as they had not seen the new building and its relationship to surrounding properties and the streetscape.

At the conclusion of the discussion Councillor P Elliot and Councillor D Ruff moved and seconded a motion to approve the application in line with officer recommendations.

The motion was put to the vote and was approved.

RESOLVED -

That the application be approved in line with officer recommendations, with final wording of the conditions to be determined by the Planning Manager (Development Management)

Conditions

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be started within 3 years from the date of this permission.

2.    The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the following submitted plans, unless otherwise subsequently agreed through a formal submission under the Non Material Amendment procedures and unless otherwise required by any condition contained in this decision notice.

·         Proposed Plans and Elevations Drawing No Morton 03B (date stamped 06.02.2021)

·         Proposed Plans and Elevations (Garage) Drawing No 05B (date stamped 06.02.2021)

·         Proposed Site Plan Drawing No Morton 04D (date stamped 14.04.2021)

·         Proposed Compound Details Drawing No Morton 07 (date stamped 14.04.2021)

·         Boundary and Landscaping Details (date stamped 14.04.2021)

·         Biodiversity Details (date stamped 14.04.2021)

3.    The dwelling hereby approved shall be constructed from Hampton Rural Blend Red brick and Marley Eterenit roof tiles in Charcoal

4.    All planting, seeding or turfing in the approved scheme of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is the sooner. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species.

5.    The proposed dwelling shall not be occupied until space has been laid out within the site in accordance with the application drawings for cars to be parked and for vehicles to turn so that they may enter and leave the site in a forward gear.  Once provided, the spaces shall be maintained free from any impediment to their designated use for the life of the development

6.    There shall be no gates or other barriers forward of the gate on the access to No. 2A and any gates shall open inwards only, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

7.    If during the construction and/or demolition works associated with the development hereby approved, any suspected areas of contamination are discovered, then all works shall be suspended until the nature and extent of the contamination is assessed and a report is submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority which addresses the risk identified. The local planning authority shall be notified as soon as is reasonably practicable of the discovery of any suspected areas of contamination.

Any investigation required shall be undertaken in accordance with a scheme submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and shall comply with current government guidance to achieve the appropriate standard at completion.

Upon completion of the remediation works a validation report prepared by a competent person shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The validation report shall include details of the remediation works and Quality Assurance/Quality Control results to show that the works have been carried out in full and in accordance with the approved methodology. Details of any validation sampling and analysis to show the site has achieved the approved remediation standard, together with the necessary waste management documentation shall be included.

8.    Before the occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, the bat and bird boxes as identified within Drawing No. Biodiversity Details (date stamped 14.04.2021) should be installed and retained as approved for the lifetime of the development.