Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the planning applications report and representations made by public speakers at the meeting.  It was noted that there was additional information on the applications included in the update sheet.

(i)           NE/21/01093/FUL – 1 Grimmer Walk, Irthlingborough

The Committee considered an application for the erection of a two-storey extension to the rear of the dwelling with a pitched roof.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Irthlingborough Town Council.

It was moved and seconded that the application be granted.  On being put to the vote the Committee agreed to grant the application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report.

(ii)         20/01343/FUL – Land Rear of 57 High Street, Twywell

The Committee considered an application for the erection of a new detached dwelling and associated landscaping works.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Twywell Parish Council and more than three representations had been received from nearby residents.

During the debate on the application, Members stated that they believed that visibility exiting the site was good in both directions and the development would not impact on the village scenery.  It was also noted that within the draft Local Plan Part 2, the development would no longer be outside of the village boundary.  Members sought clarification as to why in previous planning applications it was not acceptable for more than five dwellings to use a private driveway but in this application six dwellings was seen as acceptable. 

In response to the issues raised, the Planning Officer advised that in relation to six dwellings using a shared driveway, that was a former County Council policy to ensure that the access was fit for purpose.  In this case, Highways had not objected to the application. 

It was proposed by officers that a pre-commencement condition be included for a Tree Protection Plan and Method Statement and this would need to be agreed with the applicant before any permission was issued.

It was moved and seconded that the application be granted.  On being put to the vote the Committee agreed to grant the application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report, update sheet and that the applicant agrees the use of the pre-commencement condition for a Tree Protection Plan.

(iii)        NE/21/01186/FUL – 27 Webb Road, Raunds

The Committee considered an application for a single storey front and side extension and two storey rear extension.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Raunds Town Council.

During the debate on the application, Members sought confirmation as to whether the window would have a direct line of sight into the adjacent flats.

In response to the issues raised, the Planning Officer confirmed that the flats were an acceptable distance away from the property and were at a slightly higher level.

It was moved and seconded that the application be granted.  On being put to the vote the Committee agreed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38