Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to planning application 25/1514/OUT  Land South Of Manor Close, Wolviston, TS22 5QA.

Outline Planning permission was sought for the erection of up to 11no self-build plots with all matters reserved except access.

The application site was outwith the development limits; however, the Council could not demonstrate a five-year supply of housing and therefore the benefits of the scheme had been weighed against the harm as detailed within the report.

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

The proposal was considered to be acceptable in planning terms in all other regards and was recommended for approval subject to those conditions as detailed within the report.

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 officers’ 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:

-  This was an outline planning application for up to 11 self-build properties with access to the proposed site.

- There had been no objections from regulatory authorities / external consultees.

- In terms of design, this would be considered at the reserved matters stage.

- As the Council could not demonstrate a 5-year supply of housing, the decision to be made should be judged on the guidance contained within the NPPF and Local Strategic Housing Plan.

- After discussions with Highways, appropriate and safe access could be taken from Manor Close without impacting local amenity

-  The proposed application would deliver sustainable housing, contributing to the 5-year housing supply and an affordable housing contribution would be made. There would also be an increase in the local economy from additional residents on the proposed site.

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

- The applicant explained that he had owned the proposed application site for 27 years and had been approached many times by prospective buyers to buy the land and develop their own homes. There was a clear demand for this type of development, and the site was in easy reach of local amenity. On the southern and eastern boundaries there were Tree Preservation Orders (TPO’s) in place which provided a clear definition between Wolviston and Billingham. The applicant felt the development would enhance and benefit the village of Wolviston.

Objectors attended the meeting and were given the opportunity to make representation. Their comments could be summarised as follows:

- Clarity was sought as to whether a recently installed dropped kerb at the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49