Self-build dwelling at Mistral, Hackwood Lane, Cliddesden

“The proposal is for a detached four-bedroom self-build single dwelling. The proposal site lies outside of any Settlement Policy Boundary and within the Countryside. However, the proposal is considered to accord with the relevant development plan policies regarding development in the countryside.”

“Planning permission is sought for the erection of the proposed four-bedroom detached self-build single dwelling. The dwelling would be located within the side garden belonging to Mistral dwellinghouse. The dwelling would be ‘T’ shaped with varying lengths of approximately 15.7m, 9.9m and 7.2m, a maximum width of approximately 14m and a maximum height of 7.4m. The proposed dwelling would set from the southeast boundary by 2m and the northwest boundary by 3.4m.”

“The application site forms part of the side garden land belonging to Mistral; a private residential dwelling. The site is located within a cluster of residential dwellings located southeast of Hackwood Lane and at least 1km from the centre of the parish of Cliddesden. Mistral and the associated garden which is the subject of this application is located at the southeastern edge of this small cluster of residential developments and accessed via a narrow gravel track.”

“The planning history for the site is set out below:”

“Reference Description Decision BDB/21954 Alterations To Provide Room in Roof (Mistral) Granted 15.04.1987”

“Group Comment Where in the report this is considered Cliddesden Parish Council “No objection in principle to the proposal which is for part of the curtilage of Mistral and so will be considered previously developed land. However, concern is raised regarding over-development of the site.”

“The Committee discussed the proposed application which they believed to be straightforward and therefore supported the officer recommendation for approval.”

“It was highlighted that the only reason it was before the Development Control Committee was at the request of the ward councillors in the possibility that the officer recommendation was to refuse the application.”

“RESOLVED that: the application be APPROVED subject to the conditions and informatives listed below.”

“No development, including any demolition works, soil moving, temporary access construction and/or widening, or storage of materials shall commence on site until a detailed services layout has been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. All services shall be included including gas, electricity, foul and fresh water, drainage and telecommunications. If a particular service is not required, a statement shall be included to that effect.”

“Prior to occupation of the dwelling hereby approved, a Construction Statement detailing how the new dwelling shall meet a water efficiency standard of 110 litres or less per person per day shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority through a demonstration that this requirement for sustainable water use cannot be achieved on technical or viability grounds.”