Decision details

Considered:-

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of an outline planning application with some matters reserved (except for access) for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 32 dwellings, with public open space, landscaping, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and vehicular access point from The Avenue at Prices Paving and Tiles Limited, The Manor House, Snape, Bedale.

David Smith spoke objecting to the application.

John Duck spoke on behalf of Snape with Thorp Parish Council objecting to the application.

During consideration of the above application, the Committee discussed the following:-

·       The amount of affordable housing and how this fits with policy. They were advised that the scheme is policy compliant and exceeds the required level, the Section 106 Agreement will provide certainty, with any reduction in the number changing the planning balance.

·       The recommended highways changes to increase the visibility splay and their acceptability based on the impact to the existing road network.

·       The potential flooding implications from development of the site and the operation of the pumping station.

The decision:-

That the application be DEFERRED and Area 2 Highways be asked to contact the Parish Council to discuss ongoing issues with the highways and bridges.

Voting Record

A vote was taken and the motion was declared carried unanimously.

Reason:-

The Committee agreed that the application should be deferred to seek further information on the drainage proposals together with information on traffic numbers and speeds in the village.