60 homes at Higher Standen Drive, Clitheroe

“The site is located to the west of the centre of Clitheroe and lies wholly within the settlement boundary. The application site forms part of the Higher Standen Strategic site.”

“The site is bounded by Ribblesdale School and associated playing fields to the north, existing approved housing scheme to the east and south and mature trees and a stream to the west. Also to the west and south are phases 5 and 6 which are the subject of reserved matters application 3/2022/0317.”

“For the reasons outlined above the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in terms of principle, impact on highway safety and parking, drainage, residential amenity, layout, design and materials, landscape, trees and ecology.”

“The officers view is that the principle of residential development in this location is acceptable and the development would not result in undue harm to the visual amenity or landscape character of the area, or result in unacceptable highways, flood risk, residential amenity or ecology impacts.”

“Higher Standen already experiences congestions and the development risks highway safety for pedestrians, cyclists and residents; • Significant loss of open/green space harming the rural character and visual amenity of the area; • Development may increase surface water runoff and affect local drainage systems as well as watercourse and ecology; • Would the 30% affordable housing meet local needs or if the mix suits the Clitheroe area; • Potential noises, disturbance and…”

“Councillor I Brown left the meeting and took no part in the debate or the vote.”

“DEFER AND DELEGATE to the Director of Economic Development and Planning for approval subject to the following conditions following the satisfactory completion of a Legal Agreement and the submission of satisfactory additional survey work in respect of bats:”