67 homes and layout changes at Land North Of School Lane, School Lane, Roxton

What is proposed

The application seeks 17 new homes, changes to 15 approved plots, landscaping and associated works, creating 67 homes overall.

“Outline permission for the erection of up to 50 dwellings with associated access has already been approved and a S106 agreed and signed under planning ref: 21/00014/MAO. A subsequent reserved matters application relating to layout, landscaping, scale and appearance including open space and the internal road / footpath layout was also approved under planning ref: 21/03333/MAR. These permissions have since been implemented.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a three-hectare allocated housing site on Roxton’s north-eastern edge, beside open fields, existing homes, heritage assets and a pond.

“The application site is a circa 3 hectare, largely rectangular parcel of land located to the north-eastern edge of the village of Roxton. This site is an allocated housing site within the Local Plan 2030 under Policy 27.”

“Further to the north and east is the A421, A1 and River Great Ouse. To the south of the site are existing residential dwellings which front School Lane and an existing parcel of open space with the grade II* listed Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalen beyond. To the west are the residential properties fronting High Street.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

The parish council and several consultees raised no objection, while conditions or further information were sought on matters including waste, drainage, highways, infrastructure and fire safety.

“- 6 - bins. Thus we at Bedford Borough Councils Waste Department recommend further information in regards to this application. Police Architectural Liaison Officer Support in principle given subject to secured by design guidance. Anglian Water Objection in respect of connecting to the foul water mains until a pre-development enquiry has been sent to Anglian Water.”

“A site of this nature within a MSA would usually require a minerals recovery plan. We acknowledge that such a requirement is unlikely to be of benefit considering the stage of development already achieved on site. Conservation Officer The proposal would preserve the significance of above-ground heritage assets. Bedfordshire Fire And Rescue Service No objection subject to fire hydrant installation.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from an objector and the applicant’s agent.

Committee discussion

The Principal Planner Officer advised that there had been no updates since the report was published, and Councillor Sira made a statement.

“The Principal Planner Officer advised that there had been no updates since the publication of the report.”

“(Councillor Sira made a statement on this matter).”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission in accordance with the Head of Planning and Building Control’s recommendation.

“That permission be granted in respect of the above application in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.”

Minutes