Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services

Considered:-

 

The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for outline permission (with all matters reserved except access) for the erection of 15 no residential dwellings at Land off Wild Hill Lane, Hunton for Rob H Roberts, B Lockey and C Lockey.

 

Mark Newsam spoke objecting to the application.

 

Parish Councillor Wendy Knight spoke on behalf of Hunton Parish Council objecting to the application.

 

Councillor Tom Jones submitted a written statement as Division Member objecting to the application, which was read by the Democratic Services Officer.

 

The applicant, Hugh Roberts, spoke in support of the application.

 

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

·         The proposed drainage scheme and how this will control the flow of water from the site together with concerns regarding the outflow pipe being covered by water during any flooding events.

·         The hydro break and how this will operate.

·         The pedestrian links to the village to ensure safe walking to local amenities.

 

The decision:-

 

That the Committee was minded to APPROVE outline consent for 15 dwellings with details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale to be reserved; subject to the conditions, as amended listed in the report with delegated authority to the Head of Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair to agree a condition to provide a footpath linking the development to the village and prior completion of a S106 agreement for affordable housing, public open space and a primary school contribution.

 

Voting Record

 

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

 

Amended Conditions

 

Condition 1 – In accordance with approved plans

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out precisely in accordance with the approved drawings and particulars as set out below, together with any conditions attached to this approval which may require any variation thereof:

 

(a)     Application form and certificate

(b)     Local Plan (Drawing no. 3333-DEN-ZZ-XX-DR-A-1001

(c)     Proposed Site Plan (Drawing no. 3333-DEN-ZZ-XX-DR-A-1000)(in relation to access position only)

(d)     Ecological Statement Update (Dated 10.08.2023)

(e)     Drainage Strategy by Andrew Moseley Associates (21620-DS-002 Rev 1, Date May 2023)

(f)      Drainage Technical Note by Andrew Moseley Associates (21620-Wild Hill Lane, Hunton, Date 16.07.2023)

(g)     Site Access Design (Drawing no. AMA/21620/SK005)

(h)     Site Access Design and Carriageway Widening (AMA/21620/SK004 Rev B)

(i)      Report on a Geophysical Survey OSA Report No. OSA22EV29 (November 2022)

(j)      Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) Survey Report (dated 25^th October 2022)

(k)     Environmental Assessment Report Phase 1 (Dated 21.11.22)

(l)      Highways Supporting Statement (Dated 19.12.2022)

 

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved particulars and plans.

 

Condition 4 – Maximum number of dwellings

The development hereby approved is for 15 dwellings only.

 

Reason: To ensure the density of development is appropriate for the site size and configuration together with enabling sufficient levels of residential amenity to be protected and created.

 

Condition 5 – Drainage Design

With the layout reserved matter application a Drainage Strategy and Plans (for both foul and surface water drainage) shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority which accord with standards detailed in North Yorkshire County Council SuDS Design Guidance (or any subsequent update or replacement for that document). Principles of sustainable urban drainage shall be employed wherever possible. The Strategy and Plans shall be designed to/include:

 

A.      Restrict the combined (foul and surface water) flowrate from the site, with discharge rates to be agreed.

 

B.      Incorporate an allowance for climate change effects and urban creep for the lifetime of the development, a rates to be agreed.

 

C.      Storage shall be provided to accommodate the minimum 1 in 100 year plus climate change critical storm event.

 

D.      Treatment system for all surface water flows from parking areas and hardstanding through the use of road side gullies, oil interceptors, reedbeds or alternative treatment systems. Roof water shall not pass through the treatment scheme.

 

E.      Exceedance Flow Plan

 

F.      Phasing of the development and phasing of drainage provision, where appropriate.

 

G.      A detailed maintenance and management regime for the drainage system including:  drawings showing any surface water assets to be vested with the statutory undertaker/highway authority and subsequently maintained at their expense, and/or any other arrangements to secure the operation of the approved drainage scheme/sustainable urban drainage systems throughout the lifetime of the development.

 

H.      Telemetry systems to ensure any drainage blockages or systems failures are identified and dealt with in a timely manner.

 

No part of the development shall be brought into first use until the approved drainage strategy has been delivered in full and in a working condition or in accordance with the approved phasing. The approved maintenance and management scheme shall be implemented throughout the lifetime of the development.

 

Reason: To mitigate additional flood impact from the development proposals and ensure that flood risk is not increased elsewhere.

 

Condition 6 - Outfall Destination
Prior to commencement of development micro drainage calculations and plans for the off-site drainage system shall be submitted to and approved in writing with the Local Planning Authority. The details shall demonstrate that the system can accommodate flows from the development in the 1 in 100 year rainfall event, plus an allowance for climate change and urban creep, at rates to be agreed.. The information shall include details of all pipes and manhole covers.

 

Furthermore, development shall not commence until all off-site permissions and agreements have been secured to enable discharge of surface and foul water from the development in perpetuity to the sewer located in Greenacres to the north of the application site.

 

Reason: To ensure there is an outfall connection which can accommodate flows from the development.