Boundary wall and hedge at 4 Kings Chase, Barnoldby le Beck

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the wall, hedge and materials would protect the area’s character and avoid unacceptable harm to neighbours.

“Neighbour Representation No neighbour representations received. APPRAISAL The material planning considerations are: Principle of Development 2. Design and Impact to the Character of the Area 3. Impact on Neighbours 4. Other Matters 1. Principle of Development The application site is within the development area of Barnoldby Le Beck (Policy 5) and relates to minor external works at an existing detached dwelling.”

“The height would sit at a maximum of 2.5 metres, given the drop in levels along the rear boundary. Following negotiations a native mix hedgerow would be installed to the rear at a minimum height of 1.5 metres and depth of 1 metre. The wall would be constructed of red masonry brick, to match that of the existing dwelling and garage. This would be within the curtilage of the site and within the applicant's ownership.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council and tree officer raised initial concerns, but amended plans including a hedge were accepted; other consultees raised no relevant objections.

“RELEVANT PLANNING POLICIES AND BACKGROUND PAPERS National Planning Policy Framework (2025) NPPF12 - Achieving well designed places NPPF14 - Climate, flooding & coastal change NPPF15 - Conserv. & enhance the natural environ.”

“Trees and Woodlands Officer - Concerns relating to loss of hedge and impact to rural character. Amended plans received to include a hedge, details now acceptable. Drainage Officer - No comments. Highways Officer - Approval no conditions. Heritage Officer - No input required. Public Rights of Way Officer - No effect to public right of way, footpath should not be obstructed during construction. Ecology Officer - BNG exempt. Satisfied with hedge planting.”

Officer report

What the agent said

The agent said the amended hedge addressed concerns, the brick wall matched nearby properties, and there would be no unacceptable impact on neighbours.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application with conditions unanimously.

“RESOLVED – That the application be approved with conditions.”

“(Note - the committee voted unanimously for the application to be approved with conditions.)”

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