One self-build dwelling at Belle Ver, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission, including access, for one self-build dwelling, with appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved.

“PROPOSAL Outline Application (Including Access) for Construction of One Self-Build Dwelling - All Other Matters Reserved…”

“The Application This is an application for outline application (including access) for construction of one self-build dwelling with all other matters reserved at Belle Ver Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield. The proposed dwelling would be sited on land immediately to the north of the existing dwelling. The site is situated within the countryside as designated under Policy EV2 of ALPR 2002. To the north, south and west there are a number of other residential properties.”

Officer report

Why approval was advised

Officers considered the proposal appropriate infill and unlikely to harm countryside openness, amenity or highway safety, subject to conditions.

“Policy EV2 (g) states that infill development which does not have an adverse effect on scale of character of the area comprises appropriate development. Given the pattern of the development along Coxmoor Road and having particular regard to residential buildings either side of the site, the proposal would occupy a gap in an otherwise developed frontage.”

“Conclusion Having reviewed the submitted information and comments received against all relevant policies and material considerations it is considered that the proposal is unlikely to have a detrimental impact on the openness of the Greenbelt, amenity and highway safety. As such conditional consent is recommended.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Residents raised concerns about the sewer connection and access onto a busy road.

“Resident Comments • Raising concerns over the sewer connection. • Raising concerns over the access onto a busy road.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent addressed the committee about the drainage matter, and members could clarify points raised.

Committee consideration

A motion was moved and seconded to grant conditional consent in line with the recommendation and changes in the late items.

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“It was moved and seconded that conditional consent be granted, as per the officer’s recommendation contained in the report and including the changes outlined in the reported late items.”

Minutes