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Outline Planning Application (with all matters reserved except access) comprising a convenience foodstore and a parade of 4no convenience facilities (Use Class E) and associated outdoor terrace area.  Erection of retirement living apartments (use class C3) or residential care accommodation (use class C2) of approx. 60 bed spaces. Erection of 4no self build residential plots (Use Class C3).

Consideration was given to planning application 24/0977/OUT Little Maltby Farm, Low Lane, High Leven, Yarm, TS15 9JT

                        Outline Planning permission, with all matters reserved except access was sought for the erection of a convenience foodstore and a parade of 4no convenience facilities (Use Class E) and associated outdoor terrace area. Erection of retirement living apartments (use class C3) or residential care accommodation (use class C2) of approx. 60 bed spaces. Erection of 4no self-build residential plots (Use Class C3). Highway access to/from the A1104 Low Lane via Welwyn Road and Melandra Road connecting to northeast boundary, with associated landscaping, open space and associated works. Since the original scheme submitted, the 40 apartments had been removed.

The principle of a local centre had previously been accepted on the wider site and the site was allocated for Housing in the Local Plan.

There had been several objections which had been considered in full and there were no planning reasons to refuse the development.

The consultees that had been notified and the comments that had been received were detailed within the main report.

Neighbours were notified and the comments received were detailed within the main report.

The planning policies and material planning considerations that were relevant to the consideration of the application were contained within the main report.

The Planning Officers report concluded that in view of the considerations set out within the main report, the application was recommended for approval with conditions.

The Applicants Agent attended the meeting and was given the opportunity to make representation. Their comments could be summarised as follows:

- The applicants agent endorsed officer recommendations.

- The application site was within the adopted Local Plan and was compliant with planning policy.

- Should the application not be approved there would be a loss of future employment and a lack of shops for local residents.

- If the application was approved there would be a link road to come forward which was essential to the internal road network.

- The formerly proposed residential apartments had been removed from the scheme and the height of the care home reduced.

- Objections relating to the development impacting on neighbouring property values was not a material planning consideration.

- There had been no objections from Highways.

- The provision of a car park would ease peak pressure on the estate road.

- There would be significant public benefits and amenities for residents as well as economic benefits in terms of employment.

- The proposed site would contribute to the 5-year housing supply.

Members were given the opportunity to ask questions / make comments. These could be summarised as follows:

- Could the 40 apartments which had been removed since the original scheme be added later?

- Questions were raised relating to comments received from the Environmental Health Unit regarding stockpile heights, and the possible effect this would have on neighbouring residential properties and whether a condition could be included to mitigate against any negative impact.

- Concerns were also raised relating  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36