Four three-bedroom homes at 41 Appletree Road, Stanfree

What was proposed

The application sought four three-bedroom homes: two detached single-storey dwellings and a pair of semi-detached two-storey dwellings.

“PROPOSAL The application is for full planning permission of the erection of 4 dwelling, 2 single storey detached dwellings and one pair of semi-detached two storey dwellings. Each of the dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 2 parking spaces. The dwellings are accessed via a shared driveway with a shared turning area.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site included part of a garden, a former haulage yard used for storage, a grassed field, buildings, hardstanding and separate access.

“SITE & SURROUNDINGS The site is made up of part of the rear garden of the existing dwelling to the northeast of the site, a former haulage yard which is currently used for storage purposes and a section of a grassed field.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Outline permission was granted in May 2024 for removing the haulage-yard buildings and building up to three homes on part of the site.

“BACKGROUND Outline planning permission was granted for up to three dwellings on part of the site in May 2024. The site of the 2024 application did not include the area of field in the southeast corner of the site which is currently included in the application now being considered.”

“HISTORY 24/00143/OUT Granted Conditionally Removal of existing buildings, previously used for haulage yard and outline consent for up to 3 dwellings 12/00422/FUL Granted Conditionally Two storey extension to side CONSULTATIONS Parish Council: No comments received. DCC Highways: Based on the analysis of the information submitted and a review of Local and National policy, there would not be an unacceptable impact on Highway Safety or a severe impact on congestion.”

Officer report

Who presented the item

The Development Management and Land Charges Manager presented the application and highlighted the site, its features and the key issues.

The decision

“that planning application no. 25/00329/FUL be APPROVED subject to the following planning conditions: 1. The development shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 2. The development (including finished ground and floor levels) must be carried out in accordance with the plan number: • SLH-1-15-07-2025: Proposed floor plans and elevations; • SLH-2-15-07-2025: Proposed floor plans and elevations; • SLH-3-15-07-2025: Proposed floor plans and elevations; • SLH-4A-15-07-2025: Proposed block plan. 3. Before any other operations are commenced, space must be provided within the site for storage of plant and materials, site accommodation, loading, unloading and manoeuvring of goods vehicles, parking and manoeuvring of employees and PLANNING COMMITTEE 10 visitors vehicles, laid out and constructed in accordance with detail”

Minutes, 18 Mar 2026