One detached dwelling at Peace AND Quiet, Audlem, Crewe

What was proposed

The application sought a two-storey detached five-bedroom dwelling with a detached garage, using the existing private access as a self-build home.

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of a two-storey detached dwelling with a detached single-storey garage. The dwelling would:”

“Be delivered as a self-build/custom-build home for the applicants, a local family currently living at The Mews adjacent to the site.”

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The site and surroundings

The site forms part of a paddock and garden beside existing housing, immediately outside Audlem’s settlement boundary and designated open countryside.

“The site forms part of a paddock and part of the garden associated with The Mews and Over the Water (Peace and Quiet), located off Daisy Bank Crescent on the southern edge of Audlem. The land is level and bound by hedging on three sides. The site is immediately adjacent to the Audlem Settlement Boundary.”

“To the north-east lies the recently built McKelvey Way housing estate, and to the south-west, established dwellings on Daisy Bank Crescent. The site is therefore well-related to the existing built-up area but lies just outside the defined settlement boundary, designated as Open Countryside under Policy PG6 of the Cheshire East Local Plan Strategy (CELPS).”

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Earlier applications

A previous detached dwelling proposal was refused, while other applications at the property included an approved conversion and a refused extension.

“23/4271N Peace and Quiet Daisy Bank Crescent, Audlem, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW3 0H - New detached dwelling with detached garage. Refused for the following reasons:”

“17/5308N Peace and Quiet Daisy Bank Crescent, Audlem, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW3 0HD - Convert existing bungalow into two storey detached dwelling - Approved with Conditions…”

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The officers’ assessment

Officers identified conflict with countryside and neighbourhood-plan policies but considered the site sustainable and the housing, economic and social benefits sufficient for approval.

“The proposed development would result in residential development located beyond the Audlem Boundary Line and would conflict with policies PG6 of the CELPS and H1 of the ANP. This would also result in a change to the rural character of the site.”

“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 housing provision.”

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Consultation and representations

Highways, environmental protection, United Utilities and the flood authority raised no objection subject to conditions; the parish council made no comment and no representations were received.

“Environmental Protection: No objection subject to conditions on hours, EV charging, and contamination.”

“United Utilities: No objection – standard conditions requested relating to foul and surface water drainage, including separate systems for foul and surface water and submission of a detailed drainage strategy prior to commencement.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A written statement from the ward councillor was read to the committee.

The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously approved the application for the reasons in the report, subject to ten conditions.

“That for the reasons set out in the report the application be APPROVED, subject to the following conditions:”

“Time limit (3 years) 2. Approved plans 3. Materials to be submitted and approved 4. Landscaping scheme – submission of a scheme 5. Landscaping implementation 6. Boundary treatments – submission and implementation – to control form, height and materials to protect visual amenity and character of the area. 7. Unexpected contamination procedure 8. Drainage – compliance with the submitted details 9. Self-Build Condition 10.”

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