Erection of 11 dwellings with associated parking at Heath Hill, Booth Road, Stacksteads, Bacup

The application was introduced

The Planning Officer introduced the application, including the proposal, site details, planning history, representations and consultation responses.

“The Planning Officer introduced the application as detailed in the report including the proposal, site details, relevant planning history, representations and consultation responses received. The Planning Officer also brought members attention to the Update Report.”

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Officers recommended approval

The officer recommendation was to approve the application subject to conditions and the reasons given for that recommendation.

“The Officer’s recommendation was to approve the application subject to the conditions detailed in the report and update report, for the reasons detailed in the report.”

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Speakers gave opposing views

One speaker spoke against the application and another spoke in favour; members asked questions for clarification.

Members discussed the proposal

Members discussed separation distances, the steep site, dwellings, viability, building height, landscaping, affordable housing, policy guidance and access.

“In determining the application, the Committee discussed the following: • Separation distances and the guidance provided • Steepness of the site • Number of dwellings proposed • Viability of proposal • Height of buildings • Landscape proposal • Affordable housing…”

“HS3 policy guidance • Access points of site…”

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The application was deferred

The committee voted to defer the application because of overdevelopment, inadequate separation distances and visual impact.

“A proposal was moved and seconded to defer the application. The reasons for deferral were: • Over development on site • Separation distances not adequate • Visual impact…”

“Resolved: That the application be deferred, for the following reasons: • Over development on site • Separation distances not adequate • Visual impact…”

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