Second-phase housing at Windermere Avenue, Warrington

What was proposed

The application proposed the second phase of residential development, with housing, open space and connected footpath networks.

“The application proposes the second phase of residential development on land where the principle of development for such a use has previously been established and residential development of similar scale and design has already been approved. The land is identified as a committed site in the Warrington Local Plan. The proposed development would accord with the policies contained within section 8 of this report in relation to the Warrington Local Plan.”

“The layout delivers good levels of residential amenity for future occupiers and does not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenity of adjoining residential properties. The scheme delivers a mix of market housing that is justified at this stage of the development and where the applicant has continued to commit towards an appropriate mix in the final phase of the development.”

Officer report

Living conditions and noise

Officers considered that the layout, noise measures and building specifications would protect existing and future residents from unacceptable harm.

“In addition to considering the impact of the proposal on existing residential properties, an assessment must be made regarding the residential amenity of the future occupiers of the site. The site is constrained in terms of noise, being located to the southern boundary of the M62.”

“An overarching acoustic report has been submitted to deal with these matters. In terms of the impact of the wider noise environment, including the M62, the OPP laid out that the reserved matters submissions should take on a design and layout led approach to achieve noise levels established by World Health Organisation guidelines.”

Officer report

People who spoke

Representations were heard from people speaking both for and against the application.

The committee vote

Members approved the application with conditions in line with the officers’ recommendation.

“The application was approved with conditions as per officer recommendations.”

Minutes

Final decision

Permission was granted subject to conditions.

“The Director of Place submitted the above application with a recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions.”

Minutes