One self-build dwelling at Land To The East Of 56 Loughborough Road, Coleorton

What was proposed

The application sought permission in principle for one self-build dwelling within the residential curtilage of an existing home.

“Permission in Principle for the erection of a single self-build dwelling…”

“This application is made under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017 (as amended). The proposal seeks permission in principle (PIP) for one residential self-build dwelling within the residential curtilage of 56 Loughborough Road, Coleorton. The site is located outside the defined Limits to Development. The surrounding area is predominantly rural with residential properties interspersed across the wider area.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The parish council and one objector opposed the proposal, while consultees including highways, ecology and environmental authorities raised no objections.

“The following summary of representations is provided. All responses from statutory consultees and third parties are available to view in full on the Council’s website.”

“Leicestershire County Council - Ecology NWLDC Environmental Protection Leicestershire County Council - Highways Authority Leicestershire County Council - Minerals and Waste Authority Coal Mining Remediation Authority…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The principal planning officer presented the report, and the agent urged members to support the application.

What members discussed

Members considered the unmet self-build need, sustainable development, rural character and the existing ribbon development along the road.

“During discussion, a member asked how the application would have been considered had it not been a self-build or a Permission in Principle (PIP) application. The Principal Planning Officer and Head of Planning and Infrastructure replied that applications such as this were weighted differently because there was an unmet need.”

“Members referenced the importance of maintaining the rural character of Coleorton but also commented on the existing ribbon development along the same road. It was noted how the proposed development was not out of context with this environment.”

Minutes

The committee vote

A motion to approve was proposed and seconded, then carried with eight members voting for and three against.

“It was moved by Councillor J Legrys, seconded by Councillor J Simmons and…”

“Chair’s signature Motion to approve the application in accordance with the officer's recommendations. (Motion) Councillor Ray Morris For Councillor Rachel Canny For Councillor David Everitt Against Councillor John Legrys For Councillor Peter Moult For Councillor Carol Sewell Against Councillor Jenny Simmons For Councillor Nigel Smith Against Councillor Doug Cooper For Councillor Michael Wyatt For Councillor Andrew Woodman For Carried…”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“The application be approved in accordance with the officer’s recommendations.”

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