Single-storey dwelling and garage at Land at School Lane, Grayingham, Gainsborough

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey three-bedroom dwelling and detached double garage, with the dwelling measuring about 26.2 metres wide and 4.2 metres high.

“PROPOSAL: Planning application to erect 1no. detached single storey dwelling including garage.”

“The Proposal: The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of single storey, three-bedroom dwelling and a detached double garage.”

Officer report

The site and its surroundings

The vacant site was formerly a vehicle breakers yard, is surrounded by housing, has a northern hedgerow and lies beside a public right of way.

“Site Description: The application site relates to a vacant area of land, previously used as a vehicle breakers yard within the settlement of Grayingham. The site is adjoined by two recently constructed dwellings to the east, with other residential dwellings to all other boundaries. The site is bounded by hedging to the front (north). A Public Right of Way runs also runs adjacent to the north boundary along School Lane, ref Gray/10/1.”

Officer report

Who spoke to the committee

The applicant’s representative supported the proposal, while an objector sought stronger hedgerow protection and controls on construction traffic and access.

Members discussed the issues

Members debated the hamlet policy, the brownfield site, hedgerow protection and construction traffic, agreeing to retain the hedgerow and require a construction management plan.

“The Chairman supported the Officer’s approach to managing the hedgerow through condition discharge procedures. It was agreed that an additional condition (Condition 13) would be imposed, requiring the submission of a Construction Management Plan. The plan would include restrictions on construction activity during school travel times. It was queried by a Member of the Committee whether consultation with local schools would be necessary to determine appropriate timings.”

“Concern was expressed by a Member of the Committee regarding School Lane; they suggested that no vehicles should be parked on the site prior to the permitted construction hours. In response, the Officer advised that such a restriction would fall outside the remit of the Planning Committee. However, it was confirmed that provision for on-site construction parking could be included within the Construction Management Plan.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee rejected a proposed site visit by three votes to four and then voted to accept the officers’ recommendation.

“A proposal for a site visit was moved and duly seconded. Subsequently, a second proposal seeking to grant planning permission was tabled. The proposal for a site visit was considered first. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was lost with three Members voting in favour and four voting against.”

“The proposal to accept the Officers recommendations was duly seconded and voted upon. It was therefore agreed that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

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