Twenty homes and site works at Land On The South Of Keeley Lane, Wootton

“The application site currently consists of an open field which is within the Settlement Policy Area boundary of Wootton (as designated by the Wootton Neighbourhood Development Plan). The site is allocated for residential development (20 dwellings) within the adopted Wootton Neighbourhood Development Plan.”

“Outline planning permission (access only) for the erection of 20 dwellings and associated works was approved under planning ref: 22/01035/MAO in November 2022. An associated S106 agreement was also completed as part of the outline approval. Reserved…”

“Application 24/01842/M73 was sought to remove condition 8 of application 23/02636/MAR which removed permitted development rights (Classes A to E of the GPDO) from the entire development. For reference, Class A relates to extensions, Class AA (additional storeys), Class B (roof extensions), Class C (other roof alterations), Class D (porches), and Class E (outbuildings).”

“Plots 3 and 15 are currently two storey, 3-bedroom dwellings. It is proposed to amend the approved layout to include a bedroom and en-suite bathroom within the roof space of both of these dwellings and increase the size of bedroom 1 at first floor level. In addition, 3 rooflights are proposed (1 at the front and 2 at the rear).”

“In addition, the proposed rooflights are not considered to be harmful on the character or appearance of the local area. Loft conversions can be carried out under permitted development rights (Classes B and C) which were recently re-established for this development with the exception of plots 3, 9, 10 and 15. All other plots within this development can therefore carry out works to the roof provided that the works align with permitted development rights.”

“Wootton Parish Council Objection raised on the following grounds: Proposed changes will alter the internal layout above two storeys, thus conflicting with Wootton's Neighbourhood Development Plan. Such changes will have an adverse effect on the street scene. Such changes will have an adverse effect on parking, increasing the likelihood of congestion in the area.”

“- 117 - Waste Services Manager No comment due to no information being provided in respect of bin storage and collection points. Conservation Officer No objection Grounds Maintenance /Parks And Open Spaces No objection Flood Investigation Officer No objection…”

“The application was advertised to the general public by the way of neighbour letters and a site notice in accordance with the requirements of article 15 (5) of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015. No neighbour comments were received in response to this development.”

“Overall, the proposed amendments are considered to be acceptable as they will not adversely impact on the character or appearance of the local area, will not have an adverse impact on the highway or create an unacceptable level of overlooking.”

“At the recent appeal, the Inspector only restricted Class B and C permitted development for plots 3, 9, 10 and 15 due to parking concerns. As the proposal does not increase the overall number of bedrooms the parking layout will remain unaffected.”

“That permission be granted in respect of the above application in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.”