Housing scheme amendments at Land Off Gillam Butts, Countesthorpe

“The application site comprises a roughly rectangular parcel of land situated to the south of and outside the Settlement Boundary of Countesthorpe situated on land designated as Countryside as defined by the Policies Map of the Blaby District Council (Delivery) Development Plan Document (2019).”

“The application site measures approximately 1.56 hectares located to the south of Gillam Butts, Countesthorpe. The site is generally level throughout and is bound by established field boundary hedges and trees on the eastern, western and southern boundaries, with the rear garden areas of dwellings along Southfield Close backing onto the site.”

“The application site, benefits from planning permission (24/0004/FUL refers) for a market led development for 41 dwellings comprising of a mix of 31 market housing and a further 10 affordable dwellings.”

“Application 24/0004/FUL comprised of 7 x 2 bed (including 2 bungalows), 16 x 3 bed and 8 x 4 bed market dwellings and 5 x 2 bed (affordable rent) and 5 x 3 bed affordable dwellings (3 x affordable rent and 2 shared ownership).”

“Conditions: Implementation of development 3 year from the date of approval of 24/0004/FUL 2. Development to be in accordance with approved plans 3. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved external materials 4. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved boundary treatments 5. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved hard landscaping 6. Construction Management Plan to be submitted, agreed and adhered to during development 7.”

“30-year Landscape Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) shall be submitted and agreed and adhered to. Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity (CEMP) shall be submitted and agreed and adhered to. Surface water drainage scheme to be submitted and agreed and implemented. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Geo-Environment Assessment. Reporting of unexpected contamination 17.”

“The main issues to be considered in the assessment of this planning application are as follows:”

“The Principle of the Development • Impact On The Countryside And Landscape/Visual Impact • Affordable Housing and Housing Mix • Design and Layout • Impact Of The Development On The Amenity Of Nearby Residents • Transport and Highway Implications • Flood Risk And Drainage • Developer Contributions And Infrastructure/ Facilities • The Ecological Impact And Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).”

“Leicestershire County Council, Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) (4) No objection subject to conditions.”

“As part of the consultation process and in accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (2020); adjacent residents were notified.”

“No letters of objection have been received.”

“That application 26/0291/VAR is approved subject to the applicant entering into a Section 106 for application 24/0004/FUL to secure the following:”

“Implementation of development 3 year from the date of approval of 24/0004/FUL 2. Development to be in accordance with approved plans 3. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved external materials 4. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved boundary treatments 5. Development to be carried out in accordance with approved hard landscaping 6. Construction Management Plan to be submitted, agreed and adhered to during development 7.”