Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to planning application 22/1656/FUL Manor Farm , Back Lane, Egglescliffe, Demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of 4no dwellinghouses, together with landscaping.

The application sought planning permission for the creation of 4 dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping, along with the demolition of existing agricultural buildings.

The main planning considerations of the application were the compliance of the proposal with national and local planning policy, the impacts upon the character and appearance of the area, impact on heritage assets including listed buildings and the Egglescliffe Conservation Area, highway safety, flood risk, ecology and other material planning considerations.

There had been a number of objections to the application mainly relating to the traffic implications and highway safety and 3 letters of support had also been received. Concerns had been raised by the Highways Transport and Design Manager from a landscape standpoint and also the Historic Buildings Officer and these concerns had been considered in full within the report.

It was noted that the site benefitted from a previous approval for 12 dwellings which included the redevelopment of redundant farm sites for 12 no. dwellinghouses and restoration of listed building (ref; 15/1790/FUL). In 2020 permission was also granted for the erection of 4no. detached dwelling houses around the old hall and associated works with restoration of the Old Hall to include the erection of a single storey extension to side (ref; 20/2296/FUL). This latter consent was currently being implemented.

The impacts of the proposal had been considered against national and local planning guidance and the development as proposed was considered to be in line with general planning policies set out in the local Plan. The proposal was also considered acceptable in terms of highway safety, did not significantly adversely impact on the neighbouring properties, heritage assets (including listed buildings and the character of the conservation area), ecology, archaeology, flooding and was therefore recommended for approval with conditions as set out below.

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 it was recommended that the application be approved with conditions as detailed within the main report.

Supporters of the application attended the meeting and were given the opportunity to make representation. Their comments could be summarised as follows;

. The current farm buildings were not fit for modern working farms and much needed to be done to support farmers.

. Tasteful buildings would replace the old farm buildings.

. The original approved application had proposed more houses than this application; therefore, this application was a much better option.

. The development was a great use of a brown field site.

. Traffic concerns which had been raised during the construction phase could be managed effectively.

The Applicants  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33