84-home residential development at Land Rear Of Shottfield Close, Sandridge

“To the north of the site; the other side of the public footpath is the Heartwood Forest. The area of land to the immediate north is currently open, with woodland close to the footpath boundary on a small section of the eastern most section of the northern boundary. There is residential development along Shottfield Close to the south west of the application site and Sandridge (primary) school and playing field to the south east.”

“As such, the application is accompanied by a Parameters Plan for the proposed development and detailed plans showing the proposed access. Whilst the description of development does not include a number of dwellings proposed, the supporting information suggests that approximately 84 dwellings will be delivered.”

“Reasons for Call in to Committee 1.1. The Development Manager has called this item to committee due to significant public interest and District Wide implications as per the Scheme of Delegation. 1.2.”

“Addressing each of these points in turn: 8.4.17. a. This site is considered to be grey belt land and would not fundamentally undermine the purposes, taken together, of the wider Green Belt. This is as the site is contained with a relatively localised spatial impact on the Green Belt.”

“In view of the above and as a matter of planning judgement, the proposal is considered to accord with Paragraph 155 of the NPPF and is therefore appropriate development in the Green Belt. No further assessment of potential harm to the Green Belt is therefore required. In accordance with Paragraph 158 of the NPPF, significant weight should be given in favour of the grant of permission.”

“To be available to all occupants of proposed development and wider public. To be secured by condition and extent of open space confirmed at reserved matters stage. C.1.1ha including a formal children’s play area of no less than 120sqm…”

“Thames Water have requested a planning condition which, for the reasons set out in the report, had not been considered suitable for use. However, in light of NPPF Policies DM6, DM7 and P3, the condition requested by Thames Water is now considered to be appropriate in principle, subject to some changes to make it more legally sound. The wording for the additional condition, is intended to ensure that the development would be served by adequate sewerage infrastructure.”

“A That the applicant, within six months of the date of this committee meeting, enters into a legal agreement pursuant to S106 of the Act in relation to the provision of: • Education - contributions towards primary, secondary, childcare and SEND provisions/services • Library Service contribution • Youth Service contribution • Recycling Centre contribution • Waste Service Transfer Service contribution • Fire and Rescue Service contribution • Highways – contributions and travel…”

“Applications for the approval of the Reserved Matters shall accord with the following development specification and limitations: i. A maximum of 84 new dwellinghouses (Class C3) ii. A minimum of 50% affordable homes across the site iii. A minimum of 1ha open space which shall be accessible to the public, including at least 120 square metres of formal play space for children…”