Five residential dwellings at 13 Quarry Lane, North Anston

“RB2026/0371https://rotherham.planportal.co.uk/?id=RB2026/0371 Proposal and Location Demolition of existing dwelling and garage, and erection of 5 residential dwellings, at 13 Quarry Lane, North Anston Recommendation…”

“Three four Bed detached dwellings accessed from Quarry Lane on a private drive. • 2 four bed link detached dwellings with attached single garages. The dwellings would be two storey with rooms in the roofspace. These properties would front Quarry Lane and would be accessed directly off Quarry Lane.”

“This application relates to a large detached dormer bungalow constructed of artificial stone with a tiled roof located on Quarry Lane, North Anston. The site is located next to the car park for Greenlands Park. To the east of the site are a number of dwellings fronting Hall Close whilst to the north are residential properties on Greenland Close. The site is roughly rectangular in shape.”

“The area immediately adjacent to the site is predominately residential. There are are a number of shops located across the road from the site to the south east on Quarry Lane.”

“Policy SP11 ‘Development in Residential Areas’ states that: “Residential areas identified on the Policies Map shall be retained primarily for residential uses. All residential uses shall be considered appropriate in these areas and will be considered in light of all relevant planning policies.” The proposed residential development meets this Policy.”

“It is considered that the site is within a sustainable location, given the site’s close proximity to local amenities including medical centre and local shops, and being sited close to a bus route. In addition, the scheme amounts to a windfall site providing valuable additional housing within the Borough.”

“With regard to the site layout, it has been sympathetically designed taking account of existing dwellings and the character of the immediate surrounding area. It is noted that the site is directly to the north of the North Anston Conservation Area. However, it is considered that the proposals would not harm the setting of the Conservation Area.”

“Therefore, having regard to the above it is considered that given the distance of the proposed properties from the rear gardens of neighbouring properties and between the proposed properties, they will not appear overbearing or oppressive and would not impact on outlook from these properties.”

“RMBC Transportation Infrastructure Service: No objections to the amended layout subject to conditions.”

“RMBC Land Contamination: No objections subject to conditions.”

“Overdevelopment of the site which is harmful to the character of the immediate area and the setting of the adjacent Conservation Area. • Concerns about the loss of green space and garden land. • The proposal would increase on street parking and traffic on Quarry Lane. • The access point is dangerous and would lead to reduced visibility for local residents entering Greenlands Park.”

“Concern about increased carbon footprint from the demolition of the building and construction of new dwellings. • The site is at risk from historic quarrying and mine workings and the ground may not be stable. • Potential ground contamination. • Concerns raised that all neighbours weren’t correctly notified in accordance with national and local guidelines.”

“(4) That applications RB2026/0371 and RB2026/0480 be granted for the reasons adopted by Members at the meeting and subject to the relevant conditions listed in the submitted report.”

“No development above ground levell shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted or samples of the materials have been left on site, and the details/samples have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall thereafter be carried out in accordance with the approved details/samples.”

“If during development works unexpected significant contamination is encountered, the local planning authority shall be notified in writing immediately. Any requirements for remedial works shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Authority. Works thereafter shall be carried out in accordance with an approved Method Statement.”