Six detached dwellings at Land Rear Of 124 Rushden Road, Wymington

“Vehicular and pedestrian access will be via the existing access between Nos. 124 and 134 Rushden Road, through the adjoining development of up to 13 dwellings approved on appeal (Planning Inspectorate Ref: APP/K0235/W/21/328448).”

“- 159 - The site is located on the eastern edge of Wymington's settlement policy area and is designated as open countryside in planning policy terms. Wymington has a predominantly linear settlement pattern along Rushden Road, with more substantial growth to the west at Lancaster Gardens, Oxford Street, and Cambridge Street. Most designated village open space is also situated on the western side of the settlement.”

“Rushden Road extends north into East Northamptonshire, and a public footpath runs along the eastern boundary of the site, providing pedestrian access to the wider countryside.”

“- The scheme provides six additional market dwellings, offering a small but meaningful contribution to the Borough's housing supply deficit, with timely delivery likely due to the scale of the site.”

“In conclusion, the proposed development does result in some harm, primarily to countryside character and from the non-adoptable highway arrangement. However, these harms are not considered to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location, particularly in the context of the Council's housing land supply shortfall.”

“- 160 - LP47S Pollution disturbance contaminated land Local Plan 2030 LP52 Water demand Local Plan 2030 LP53 Development layout and accessibility Local Plan 2030 LP87 Public transport Local Plan 2030 LP88 Impact of transport on people places env Local Plan 2030 LP91 Access to the countryside Local Plan 2030 LP92 Flood Risk Local Plan 2030 LP93 Sustainable drainage systems SuDS Local Plan 2030 CONSULTATION RESPONSES Wymington Parish Council Objection Env Health & Trading…”

“Drainage Engineer No comments received Highways (Development Control) Officer Objection Housing Development No comments received Nature Space (Newts) No comments received Natural England No comments received Open Spaces Society No comments received Police Architectural Liaison Officer Supports the proposal in principle Ramblers Association No comments received Scientific Officer No objection subject to a condition Flood Investigation Officer There is no objection to the…”

“- 161 - The application was advertised to the general public by way of neighbour letters and site notices in accordance with the requirements of Article 15(5) of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015. A total of eight comments have been received from six different households, all of which object to the proposal. A summary of the issues raised is provided below:”

“- 162 - - Concerns about increased traffic volumes and access for emergency vehicles. - Suggestions to delay determination until the current development is completed and occupied. - R equests for an independent transport assessment. Wildlife and Ecology - T he site is part of a green corridor supporting protected species including bats, owls, foxes, badgers, and crested newts etc. - F ears of habitat loss and disruption to biodiversity.”

“The Senior Planner advised that there had been no updates since the publication of the report.”

“That permission be granted (Subject to a S106 Agreement) in respect of the above application in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.”