Two new homes at Land To East Of The Maylands, Stapeley

“This application seeks Permission in Principle for the erection of 2 dwellings within the curtilage of residential property known as The Maylands located on the northern side of Broad Lane.”

“Vehicular Access to the development would be provided from Broad Lane at a point on the western side of the site frontage.”

“The site is within the open countryside. It constitutes part of the curtilage on the eastern side of a detached residential property known as The Maylands which fronts on to Broad Lane (A529). A detached timber garden building sits within in the southwestern corner of the site.”

“Further to the west of the site are 2 no. barn conversions (Maylands Barn) with the remaining buildings associated with Maylands Farm located to the northwest of the site. Open agricultural land lies to the east of the site.”

“24/2157N - Garage extension and rear extension - Approved 19th December 2024”

“12/3747N - Proposed residential development for up to a maximum of 189 dwellings; local centre (Class A1 to A5 inclusive and D1) with a maximum floor area of 1,800 sq.m Gross Internal Area (GIA); employment development (B1b, B1c, B2 and B8) with a maximum floor Page 75 area of 3,700 sq.”

“Small and medium sized sites can make an important contribution and be built out very quickly (this is emphasised in Policy HOU16 of the SADPD and paragraph 73 of the NPPF). There would also be economic benefits through the construction and occupation of the proposed development. Social benefits would also be provided in terms of the proposed affordable homes, but these could not be secured until the technical details stage, and the benefit would be reduced.”

“The adverse impacts of the proposal would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies within the NPPF. The proposed development would benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development which weighs heavily in support of the proposed development. Therefore, the application is recommended for approval.”

“Environmental Health: General advice provided, informatives suggested.”

“Head of Strategic Transport: No objection.”

“- The site lies within a designated nature improvement area and development incompatible with the objective s of this designation. - Further information required to address impact on protected trees and retained habitats - Development would fragment open countryside - Significant road safety concerns and access issues. - The pavement along Broad Lane is narrow and unsuitable for increased pedestrian use.”

“- Development of site within the open countryside contrary to Policy PGG 6 of the CELPS - Proposals are not infill development - Increase in traffic will exacerabte existing highway safety problems - Increased strain on local roads already severely impacted by ongoing housing development within the locality - Site access located on a bend with very poor visibility, provision double white lines and a very poor/narrow pavement on one side of the road only.”

“That the Committee were MINDED TO APPROVE application 25/1579/PIP.”

“In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions / informatives / planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Planning has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.”