Two replacement dwellings at 3 Sheepwalk Cottages, Elton, Peterborough

“The Proposal 1.5 This current proposed planning application seeks to try and address the above previous planning applications reasons for refusal by proposing an amended design for the 2 new replacement dwellings. This application seeks to demolish the existing two detached dwellings and associated garage on the site, and erect two new 4-bedroom detached self-build dwellings.”

“Site and Surroundings 1.1 The site comprises of a 0.36 hectare irregular shaped parcel of land which hosts No. 3 and 4 Sheepwalk Cottages, Oundle Road. No 4. Sheepwalk Cottage is a 2-storey detached property with a detached flat roof single garage. No 3. Sheepwalk Cottage is a 2- storey detached dwelling with attached flat roof single garage. No.”

“The Farmhouse and Granary at Sheepwalk Farm are Grade II listed buildings approximately 175 meters south-east of the site. The application site is within Flood Zone 1 (at low risk from fluvial flooding), based on Environment Agency Flood Maps and the…”

“It is concluded that there is no identified harm that would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when considering all the positives and negatives of the proposal into account.”

“When taking all the positives and negatives of the proposal into account, the harm identified would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits. Therefore, having regard to all relevant material considerations, it is recommended that planning permission be approved.”

“Urban Design Officer- No objection. The overall scale and massing are considered acceptable in design terms. The omission of the forward-projecting garage to Plot 1 is welcomed and directly addresses Reason for Refusal 1. The revised siting of Plot 1, offset from the rear garden boundary of No. 1 Sheepwalk Cottage by 5.2m–7.7m (compared with 4.3m in the refused scheme), together with the reduced gable depth, is supported.”

“Environmental Health Officer (EHO)- Initially the EHO raised no objection to the proposal however, following a second consultation response the EHO raised that the existing shared septic tank serving 1–4 Sheepwalk Cottages is inadequate and situated on third-party land, leading to contamination and management issues. Legal rights restrict any expansion of the system, making it unsuitable for increased demand from new development.”

“Third party representations have been received from the occupants of nearby properties including the Stone Barn, 3 Sheepwalk Cottages and Billing Brook Barn. The following concerns have been raised by the third parties and have been summarised. • Design not in keeping with nearby listed buildings; concerns over height and use of metal roofing. • Environmental risk from a failing cesspit; overflow contaminates neighbouring land used for grazing.”

“Reflective materials (metal cladding/glazing) cause harmful glint and glare near heritage assets.”

“Following receipt of further information relating to the application, it was…”