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The Chairman of the Planning Committee agreed to hear the officers report and member debate in relation to items 21/0249/REM, 21/1599/REM and 21/2130/FUL as one, as all items related to the same development.

The Planning Officer outlined planning application 21/0249/REM Tithebarns Fields, Land West Of Harrowgate Lane, Stockton-on-Tees Application Description : Reserved matters for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for residential development comprising 230 dwellings for phase 1, 2 and 3 and 21/1599/REM, Tithebarns Fields, Land West Of Harrowgate Lane, Stockton-on-Tees; Site Proposal: Reserved matters for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for residential development comprising 110 dwellings for phases 4 and 5, and also 21/2130/FUL Land At Harrowgate Lane, Bishopgarth, Stockton-On-Tees Application Description : Erection of 54 dwellings.

Planning application 21/0249/REM site was located on the western side of Harrowgate Lane and extended to approximately 13.41 hectares. The Site had an approximately L-shaped form and was identified as Zone C within the West Stockton Sustainable Urban Extension (WSSUE).

Application 21/0249/REM sought reserved matters for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for residential development comprising 230 dwellings for phase 1, 2 and 3.

Planning application 21/1599/REM site was located to the western edge of Harrowgate Lane, its 13.41 ha formed somewhat of an ’L’ shape. It was referred to as Zone C within the West Stockton Sustainable Urban Extension (WSSUE).

Application 21/1599/REM sought reserved matters for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for residential development comprising 110 dwellings for phases 4 and 5.

Planning application 21/2130/FUL site was located on the western side of Harrowgate Lane and extended to approximately 13.41 hectares. The Site had an approximately L-shaped form and was identified as Zone C within the West Stockton Sustainable Urban Extension (WSSUE).

Application 21/2130/FUL sought full planning permission for the erection of 54 dwellings within the original red line boundary approved under application reference 14/2291/EIS. The proposal would increase the total number of dwellings across the Site to 394, together with associated infrastructure and landscaping.

All 3 sites formed part of the West Stockton Strategic Urban Extension (WSSUE), a key housing growth area identified within the adopted Local Plan. The principle of residential development had therefore already been established and accepted through the development plan framework. Although the proposal would increase the number of dwellings delivered within this part of the WSSUE, no material planning considerations had been identified that would preclude the increase in unit numbers. The increased housing provision within the context of an allocated site was considered to represent a meaningful contribution to the Councils Housing Land Supply.

In terms of design and layout, the proposed developments were considered acceptable in respect of appearance, scale and site arrangement. Assessment of the supporting information indicated that the additional dwellings could be accommodated without giving rise to unacceptable technical impacts, including in relation to highway capacity.

Subject to securing the necessary contribution and through the implementation of the recommended conditions the proposal was considered acceptable in planning terms. Members were therefore requested to support the application.

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