Five apartments at 16-18 Oxford Street, Market Rasen

The site

The terraced property is near Market Rasen town centre, beside residential properties and a railway track, but outside the town-centre boundary.

“The application site is terraced property located close at Oxford Street in Market Rasen. The property is located on the west side of the street and further to west is a railway track. The north and south are adjacent residential properties. Opposite the property and to the east is Oxford Court, a residential street.”

“The site is in close proximity to the Market Rasen town centre, but it is located outside of its boundary.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions because the sustainable housing development reused an existing building and the parking shortfall would not cause severe highway harm.

“The lack of on-site parking would not however result in a severe impact upon highway safety and the departure from Policy S49 is therefore outweighed through the benefits of providing additional housing in a sustainable location, and through the re-use of an existing building.”

“As a result of this assessment the proposed development, whilst the development is a departure from local policy S49, it is nevertheless considered to be sustainable development and on the balance of considerations, is recognised as being an acceptable residential development close to the town centre of Market Rasen, and it is recommended for approval with conditions as a result.”

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Consultation responses

The highway authority, Network Rail and archaeology consultees raised no objections, while no representations had been received from the parish council or local residents.

“Market Rasen Parish Council: No representations received to date.”

“Highway and Lead Local Flood Authority: No objections.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s representative supported the proposal, citing reuse of the vacant building, accessibility, nearby parking, town-centre occupancy and improvements to its appearance.

Members’ discussion

Members welcomed bringing the vacant town-centre building back into use and supported its sustainable location, town-centre living and additional housing.

“During debate, Members welcomed the proposal to bring a vacant town centre building back into use and considered that the development would contribute positively to the vitality of Market Rasen.”

“Members noted the site's proximity to local services, public transport and the railway station, and considered it to be a sustainable location for residential development. Support was also expressed for the principle of town centre living and the provision of additional housing within the town.”

Minutes

The vote

The proposal was proposed, seconded and voted upon, with members agreeing to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

“With no further comments, having been proposed, seconded and voted upon, it was agreed that planning permissions be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

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Conditions imposed

Conditions covered commencement, approved plans, unexpected contamination, restrictions on future alterations and noise and vibration mitigation before occupation.

“If during the course of development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present on the site, then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until a method statement detailing how and when the contamination is to be dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“No occupation of the dwellings hereby approved shall take place until a scheme for noise and vibration mitigation, including soundproofing measures in relation to the occupation of the proposed dwelling and apartment hereby approved, has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The agreed scheme shall be implemented prior to the occupation of the dwelling and thereafter maintained.”

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