Agenda item

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 to grant the application subject to the conditions detailed in the officer’s report.

 

(iv)        NE/21/00405/FUL – OP4518 SP9694 Blatherwycke Road, Bulwick

 

The Committee considered an application for the erection of two detached dwellings.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Bulwick Parish Council and more than three objections.

 

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.

 

(v)         NE/21/00784/FUL – Land Rear of 23-25 St Marys Avenue, Rushden

 

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 Rushden Town Council.

 

During the debate on the application, Members raised concerns at fire safety at the proposed dwelling due to the narrow nature of the lane and the ability of emergency vehicles to access it.  Members stated that the problems which were associated with this and earlier applications should have been highlighted when the first application had been considered.  The lack of lighting was also highlighted, along with surface water flooding and possible damage to the listed wall.  This was one of a number of applications to erect a dwelling in a rear garden and more were likely to come forward, would the new authority be able to look at the cumulative impact of these types of dwelling in the future?

 

In response to the issues raised, the Planning Officer confirmed that one of the conditions required the installation of a fire suppression system.  As the road was not adopted, lighting could not be conditioned, and the issue of surface water would be a civil matter.  Due to the condition of the road, the Highways Authority would not adopt it.  The listed wall could not be protected as part of this application but any damage to the wall would have to be repaired.

 

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.

 

(vi)        NE/21/01085/FUL – 25 Russell Way, Higham Ferrers

 

The Committee considered an application for a single storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Higham Ferrers 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.

 

(vii)       20/01712/FUL – 166 Avenue Road, Rushden

 

The Committee considered an application for the part demolition and conversion of existing storage barn to support the erection of a residential annexe ancillary to the main dwelling.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Rushden 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.

 

(viii)     NE/21/01194/FUL – 137 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston

 

The application had been withdrawn from the Committee agenda as Thrapston Town Council had withdrawn their objection and as such the application would now be delegated to officers to determine as per the Council’s Scheme of Delegation.

 

Councillor Kirk Harrison left the meeting for the following two items and did not return.

 

(ix)        NE/21/00901/OUT – Land Adjacent Brook Farm Cottage, Brooks Road, Raunds

 

The Committee considered an application for outline permission for the erection of two dwellings.  All matters reserved – resubmission of 19/01633/OUT.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Raunds Town Council and more than three objections.

 

During the debate on the application, Members noted that as the original refusal reason had now been addressed it would be difficult to refuse this application as the previous refusal reason could no longer be sustained.  It was proposed that condition 11 be expanded to ensure that vehicles left the site in a forward gear.

 

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 and the following:

 

·         Additional reference to the need for turning space within the site to allow egress in a forward gear to be added to condition 11 (parking).

 

·         An informative to suggest that there is a minimum of 10 meters between the access for the application site and the existing access to the adjacent farm/animal sanctuary.

 

(x)         NE/21/00902/OUT – Land Adjacent Brook Farm Cottage, Brooks Road, Raunds

 

The Committee considered an application for outline permission for the erection of five dwellings.  All matters reserved – resubmission of 19/01630/OUT.  The application had been brought to the Committee as there had been an objection from Raunds Town Council and more than three objections.

 

During the debate on the application, Members noted that as with the previous application the original refusal reason had now been addressed.  It was proposed that condition 12 be expanded to ensure that vehicles left the site in a forward gear and that condition 18 in this application be substituted with the wording of the same condition in the previous application.

 

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 and the following:

 

·         Additional reference to the need for turning space within the site to allow egress in a forward gear to be added to condition 12 (parking).

 

·         To substitute the wording of condition 18 of 21/00902/OUT for the more tightly worded condition 18 of 21/00901/OUT.

 

·         An informative to suggest that there is a minimum of 10 meters between the access for the application site and the existing access to the adjacent farm/animal sanctuary.