Self-build dwelling and garage at Land At Banham Road, Kenninghall

What was proposed

The application proposed a new self-build dwelling with a detached double garage.

“Proposal: Erection of new self build dwelling and detached double garage…”

“DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENT The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a new self-build dwelling and detached double garage on land East of Banham Road, Kenninghall. This application is a resubmission of previously refused application 3PL/2024/0294/F.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site lies east of Banham Road, outside Kenninghall’s settlement boundary, with houses to the north and south and fields to the east and west.

“SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is a piece of land situated to the east of Banham Road, Kenninghall. It is outside of the defined settlement boundary of Kenninghall. The site is bounded by houses to the north and south, with fields to the east and west. Access onto the existing highway is to the west. A public right of way (Kenninghall FP2) is located to the north of the site.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Three letters raised concerns about the previous application, the dwelling’s size and scale, highways, future applications, biodiversity and overshadowing.

“REPRESENTATIONS Site notice expiry: 05/06/25 3 Letters of representations were received raising the following concerns - The previous application reference 3PL/2024/0294/F - Size and scale of dwelling proposed…”

“- Highways matters (visibility, traffic) - Future applications on the site - Biodiversity of the site - Impact of amenity (overshadowing)”

Officer report

Who spoke

The ward member supported the application, and the applicant, agent, highways engineer and parish council chairman made representations.

What members considered

Members considered the self-build proposal, existing access and speed limit, and the limited character impact from different nearby property types.

“Members considered the matter and fully explored the details of the application in light of prevailing policies and guidance.”

“REASONS: Taking into consideration all material planning considerations, including the proposal for a self-build, the existing access/speed limit and the limited impact on the character of the area due to the existence of different property types in close locale, outweighed all the reasons for refusal listed.”

Minutes

The vote

Members voted eight to two against refusal, with one abstention, and then voted eight to two to approve, with one abstention.

“DECISION: Members voted 8 x 2 + 1 abstention against the officer’s recommendation of refusal.”

“DECISION: Members voted 8 x 2 + 1 abstention to approve the application, subject to delegated authority being given to Officers:”

Minutes