Single detached dwelling at Land south of Robin Hill, Church Lane, Stanway, Colchester

“Synopsis 2.1 The application seeks outline planning permission with all matters reserved (except access) for a single detached dwelling and garage. Access is submitted in detail.”

“Description of the Proposal 4.1 The application seeks Outline permission with all matters reserved (except access) for a single detached dwelling and garage. Access is submitted in detail.”

“Site Description and Context 3.1 The site is located outside of Colchester settlement boundary. The site is not located within a Conservation Area and no Listed Buildings will be affected.”

“The site is accessed from Church Lane, a single track rural lane, and lies between two existing properties (that sit within large plots). There is a grassed verge and trees to the front boundary. Boundaries to the neighbouring properties is a mix of fencing and trees/planting.”

“Relevant Planning History 6.1 There is no site history relevant to this application.”

“In applying the tilted balance, the proposal would deliver a modest but clear benefit through the provision of an additional dwelling, contributing to housing supply in a sustainable location that is reasonably well related to the settlement of Stanway and accessible to services and facilities.”

“It is therefore concluded that the proposal represents sustainable development. Subject to the imposition of appropriate planning conditions and the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure the necessary mitigation and contributions, the application is recommended for approval.”

“Environmental Protection: No objection subject to conditions to control working hours (demolition and construction), the provision of EV charging, and details of foul water drainage.”

“Arboricultural Officer: Following the submission of further information (updated Tree Survey and submission of Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Tree Protection Plan, Arboricultural Method Statement, and Tree Constraints Plan) the required Arboricultural standards are now met and the majority of previous concerns have been addressed.”

“Representations from Notified Parties 11.1 The application resulted in a number of notifications to interested third parties including neighbouring properties. The full text of all of the representations received is available to view on the Council’s website. However, a summary of the material considerations is given below.”

“DC0901MWeV9.9 • Overbearing/ Intrusive creating dominant and oppressive relationship with neighbouring properties and not in keeping with the established large houses in the lane • Overdevelopment of the site, with a cramped form of development • The site and adjoining area does not consist of any drainage in the lane, which would impact the already flooded lane at certain times of the year…”

“260365 Land south of Robin Hill, Church Lane The Committee considered an outline planning application for Outline Application with all matters reserved except Access for a single detached dwelling and garage. The application was referred to the Committee because the applicant was the spouse of a Senior Manager within the Council Planning Department. The Committee had before it a report in which all information was set out.”

“The Reserved Matters shall include (but not be limited to) details of a replacement planting scheme. The scheme shall include the species, size at planting (minimum heavy standard), location, planting and staking specification, aftercare provision for a minimum period of five years, and a quantified canopy contribution. Planting shall comprise no fewer than two replacement trees in mitigation for the loss of T7 and T8.”

“The development hereby approved shall provide at least 1 no. on-site EV charging point. Reason: In the interests of minimising the impact on climate change and to promote the use of sustainable modes of transport and ultra-low emission vehicles in accordance with policy DM21 of the adopted Local Plan. No unbound material shall be used in the surface treatment of the vehicular access within 6 metres of the highway boundary.”