Agenda item

Consideration was given to planning application 23/1820/FUL Bay Tree House, Seamer Road, Hilton.

 

The application sought planning permission for the demolition of existing dwelling/garage and the creation of a replacement, a 1.5 storey detached dwelling.

 

The application site was a detached bungalow on Seamer Road in Hilton village. The surrounding properties on Seamer Road were a mix of 1940s/50s and 1960s/70s, single and two-storey properties of a range of different types and styles.

 

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 the planning application be recommended for approval with Conditions for the reasons as specified within the Officers report.

 

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

 

. The property was too large and too far forward in comparison to those close by as most of those were bungalows.

 

. The proposed development  would look out of place and spoil the thoroughfare.

 

. The plot could easily take a family bungalow.

 

. If approved, it would set a precedent for the main street through Hilton Village.

 

. The property would encroach on the existing frontage and there was enough land to be moved back and keep within the existing building line.

 

. Chair of the Hilton Village Parish Council indicated he was speaking on behalf of himself and the Parish Council representing 27 other residents that could not attend.

 

. This was an ancient Village, and there would be no issue if the house was less intrusive and part of the Village.

 

. There had been a previous application submitted which had been refused, however this new application was bigger and more intrusive.

 

. The fact there were 2 storey homes on Falcon Walk was irrelevant to this application.

 

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

 

. The property was purchased and had remained unchanged from 1970 and needed significant development.

 

. The plot was a generous size however had structural issues. Shale needed to be removed therefore the building needed to be demolished and rebuilt.

 

. Officers had provided guidance following the original application had been refused. The resubmitted application included building into the roof space and extending the building as advised by Officers.

 

. There would be no significant impact in terms of overshadowing to neighbouring properties.

 

. The application accorded with the Council’s planning polices and was in keeping with the surrounding area.

 

. No other regulatory authorities had submitted objections.

 

. The house will be our family home, much improved and be energy efficient.

 

Officers were given the opportunity to respond to comments/issues raised. Their responses could be summarised as follows: -

 

. In terms of the character and building lines, Officers had looked at the surrounding area where there was a range of property types, in particular, Moorberries, which was off the main road and had a set of modern house types.

 

. The development was not in a conservation area.

 

. Officers felt the character, design and street scene was good.

 

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

 

. Concerns were raised relating to the building line and whether it caused any overshadowing.

 

. Clarity was sought as to whether residents in the adjacent property to the proposed development had objected.

 

Officers were given the opportunity to respond to comments/issues raised. Their responses could be summarised as follows: -

 

. In terms of the build line, this could not be compared to a terraced street with uniformed buildings which had a definitive clear building line, therefore in Officers views it did not exist with this property as there were a variety of properties within the area.

 

. The development still retained a degree of frontage, and it was considered that the development retained the villages openness, greenery, and attractiveness.

 

. Officers confirmed that there would be no impact on privacy, overbearing or loss of light.

 

. It was confirmed that the residents in the adjacent property had made an objection.

 

A vote then took place, and the application was approved.

 

RESOLVED that planning application 23/1820/FUL be approved subject to the following conditions and informatives below;

 

01 Time Limit

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of Three years from the date of this permission.

 

02 Approved Plans

The development hereby approved shall be in accordance with the following approved plan(s);

 

Plan Reference Number    Date Received

2305/PL/01 'O'        25 September 2023

2305/PL/02 'O         25 September 2023

2305/PL/03 'A'         25 September 2023

2305/PL/04 'O'        25 September 2023

2305/PL/05 'O'        25 September 2023

2305/PL/06 'D'        9 October 2023

2305/PL/07 'B'         25 September 2023

2305/PL/08 'C'        25 September 2023

2305/PL/09 'O'        25 September 2023

 

 

03 Materials

Notwithstanding the submitted information the hereby approved development shall be constructed of the following materials

 

Walls – Red brick and cream render Roof – Slate effect concrete roof tiles Windows – Grey UPVC

 

04 Construction Noise

All construction operations including delivery of materials on site shall be restricted to 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. on weekdays, 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. on a Saturday and no Sunday or Bank Holiday working.

 

05 Additional Hardstanding

Notwithstanding the details hereby approved, the vehicular hardstanding to the front of the proposed dwelling to provide three in-curtilage car parking spaces (5 metres in width by a depth of 12.1 metres). The parking provision shall be retained thereafter for the lifetime of the development. The hardstanding shall be constructed from porous/permeable materials or provision made to direct run-off water from the hard surface to a permeable or porous area or surface within the curtilage of the dwelling house.

 

06 Enclosure

Prior to the occupation of the development, details of the enclosure/front boundary hedgerow shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This will be a detailed planting plan and specification of works indicating soil depths, plant species, number, inter relationship of plants, stock size and planting methods. All works shall be in accordance with the approved plans.

 

Such means of enclosure shall be planted in the first planting season following completion of the development.

 

07 Permitted Development Rights – Extensions and Alterations

Notwithstanding the provisions of classes A, AA, B, C, D, E & F of Part 1 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No. 2) (England) Order 2008 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that Order), the buildings hereby approved

 

shall not be extended or altered in any way, nor any ancillary buildings or means of enclosure erected within the curtilage otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority.

 

INFORMATIVE OF REASON FOR PLANNING APPROVAL

Informative: Working Practices

The Local Planning Authority found the submitted details satisfactory subject to the imposition of appropriate planning conditions and has worked in a positive and proactive manner in dealing with the planning application.

 

Informative: Care for Your Area

The applicant should contact Care for Your Area 01642 391959 regarding widening the dropped vehicle crossing.

 

Informative: In a Smoke Control Zone

As the property is within a smoke control area the occupant is to comply with the following:

 

- Burn authorised fuels- a list of these can be found on the following link http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/fuels.php?country=e

 

- Install a DEFRA approved appliance; a list of these can be found on the following link http://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/appliances.php?country=e

 

- The appliance is to be installed by an approved contractor and certificates of the work to be submitted to the Local Authority