65-home outline scheme at Land West Of Clive Road, Pattingham

What was proposed

An outline application sought up to 65 homes, with affordable housing, open space, landscaping, play provision and associated infrastructure.

“Outline planning application for the construction of up to 65 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), together with the provision of open space, landscaping, and associated infrastructure (vehicular and pedestrian access considered, all other matters reserved)”

“Imogen Hopkin – Senior Planning Officer: Planning Committee 18 th August 2026 3. APPLICATION DETAILS 3.1.1 The application seeks approval for up to 65 dwellings, with up to 50% of which are proposed to be affordable. Infrastructure will be provided, such as an area of play, an area of open space, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), and community gardens.”

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The site and its setting

The site is an open field west of Clive Road, within the Green Belt, near homes, public rights of way and a listed building.

“SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY 1.1.1 The application site relates to an open field (3.59 hectares) sited west of Clive Road, in Pattingham. The application site is positioned immediately south and east of the development boundary of Pattingham. The site is a relatively square shape, and has an additional northern square, which abuts four dwellings along Clive Road (east) and one dwelling along Sandringham Road (north).”

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Earlier planning history

The site had no planning application history, but earlier pre-application discussions included residential development proposals.

“11/00314/PREAPP Proposed residential development Closed 11/00548/PREAPP Residential development with or without solar park - DTM Closed 25/00116/PREAPP Outline planning permission for up to 80no, dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping. All matters reserved save for means of access. 19th December 2025”

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Consultation responses

The parish council recommended refusal, while council and county consultees generally raised no objections subject to conditions and financial contributions.

“Pattingham And Patshull Parish Council 18 th March 2026 It was agreed to recommend refusal on the grounds that this is:- - This is a development in the Greenbelt with no exceptional Circumstances, and this is a grade 1 agricultural field. - There are crested newts in the area, that need to be protected (when the survey was completed they were in hibernation). - The visibility splay is not the correct regulated size.”

“SCC Highways 23 rd April 2026 No objections, subject to conditions and section 106 contributions. Conditions include: vehicular access and visibility splays, improvements to public right of way, off-site highway improvements, construction and environmental management plan.”

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Objections from residents

Residents objected to Green Belt loss, landscape and heritage effects, highway safety, flooding, wildlife impacts and pressure on local infrastructure.

“- Application site is Green Belt - Green Belt purpose is to prevent urban sprawl - Loss of openness and rural character - Proposal cannot rely on grey belt and the golden rules - Encroachment into the countryside - Housing need does not automatically justify development in the Green Belt - Approving this scheme would undermine the plan-led approach - No evidence that more sustainable villages or brownfield sites have been considered - The Local Plan allocates approximately…”

“- Loss of this parcel of Green Belt land risks an adverse impact on local wildlife, including bats, owls and newts - The removal of approximately 50 metres of hedgerow at the site entrance would further harm biodiversity Infrastructure…”

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The decision

“that the application be DEFERRED as a further site visit is required. The Meeting ended at: 19:42 CHAIRMAN”

Minutes, 18 Aug 2026