Detached bungalow at Ashby Road, Breedon on the Hill

What was proposed

The application proposed a three-bedroom detached bungalow with two off-street parking spaces.

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of a detached bungalow at the former Breedon Priory Nursery Garden Centre (BPNGC), Ashby Road, Breedon on the Hill. The 0.05 hectare site (as identified in the image below) is situated on the north-western side of Ashby Road and is outside the defined Limits to Development on the basis of the Policies Map to the adopted Local Plan, but within the defined Limits to Development on the basis of the Policies Map associated with the…”

“It is intended that the proposed bungalow would comprise a 3 bed detached property served by two off-street parking spaces with the proposed layout being as shown in the below image.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

The parish council and several consultees raised no objections, while ecology, trees and contaminated land consultees supported approval subject to conditions.

“Historic England. Leicestershire County Council – Archaeology. Leicestershire County Council – Highways Authority (subject to standing advice being considered). Leicestershire County Council – Lead Local Flood Authority (subject to standing advice being considered). Leicestershire County Council – Planning Obligations. NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board. NWLDC Affordable Housing Enabler. NWLDC Environmental Protection.”

“Leicestershire County Council – Ecology. Leicestershire County Council – Tree Officer. NWLDC Environmental Protection (Contaminated Land). NWLDC Tree Officer.”

Officer report

Objections from residents

Six objections raised concerns about cramped development, amenity, highways, trees and the loss of open or recreational space.

“The proposed development would be contrary to the original approach to development envisaged on the site and would conflict with Policy D1 of the adopted Local Plan.”

“The proposed development would result in the loss of an open green / recreational space which in turn impacts upon the openness and character of St Hardulphs Close. Such open green / recreational space should be retained.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Principal Planning Officer presented the report, and the agent addressed the committee in support of the application.

Members’ discussion

Members expressed support for the application and a motion to approve it was proposed and seconded.

“Members expressed support for the application.”

“Chair’s signature Councillor D Bigby moved that the application be approved in accordance with the officer’s recommendations. It was seconded by Councillor J Legrys.”

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The vote

The recorded vote carried the motion to approve the application in accordance with the officer’s recommendations.

“The Chair put the motion to the vote. A recorded vote being required, the voting was as detailed below.”

“Motion to approve the application in accordance with the officer's recommendations. (Motion) Councillor Russell Boam For Councillor Dave Bigby For Councillor Rachel Canny For Councillor David Everitt For Councillor John Legrys For Councillor Peter Moult For Councillor Jenny Simmons For Councillor Anthony Barker For Councillor Michael Wyatt For Carried…”

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