15 supported living units at 99 Church Street, Stapleford

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing a dwelling, garages and workshops to build 15 supported living units and a communal block with an office.

“This application has been brought before Committee at the request of Councillor R Macrae. Purpose of the Report 1.1 The application seeks planning permission for the demolition of 99 Church Street and garages / workshops to the rear and construct 15 supported living dwellings and a communal block including site office. The dwellings consist of 5 single storey units (one detached and a row of 4) and one block of flats containing 10 units. 2.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the demolition of 99 Church Street and garages to the rear and construct 15 supported living dwellings and a communal office block. The dwellings consist of 5 single storey units and one block of flats containing 10 units.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site was a detached dwelling and rear garages within Stapleford’s built-up area, with residential properties around it and several flood-risk constraints.

“The application site contains 99 Church Street, a detached two storey dwelling and a number of garages to the rear. The site is located within the built-up area of Stapleford. The garage site, to the rear of 99 Church Street, is bound by existing two storey residential properties to the east off Church Street, to the north off Northwood Street and to the south / south-west Manor Avenue.”

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Planning history

There was no relevant planning history for the site.

“There is no relevant planning history for this site.”

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Consultation responses

Highways and most consultees raised no objections subject to conditions, while the Lead Local Flood Authority initially objected before accepting a drainage strategy.

“County Lead Local Flood Authority – objection. - Drainage strategy unacceptable. - Due to the flood risk, more appropriate sites with lower risk should be considered to ensure the development will be safe for its lifetime. County Public Rights of Way – no objections.”

“Broxtowe Environmental Health – No objections subject to details of any piling have been submitted and restricted construction hours. Broxtowe Housing – Given the units are proposed for supported living accommodation, no affordable housing contributions would be requested. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust - No objections subject to precautionary working measures and biodiversity enhancement measures.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s representative, a resident and a councillor made representations before the general debate.

Committee discussion

Members discussed drainage and flood risk, the source of council endorsement, overlooking, asbestos removal, parking and transport links.

“Having considered all of the evidence before them, the Committee commenced the debate. A member asked for clarification as to whether the agent for the applicant had referred to endorsement from Nottingham City Council or Nottinghamshire County Council – it was confirmed it was the former. There was concern that the development would have a deleterious impact on drainage and flood risk, though works to remedy these concerns were referenced.”

Minutes

The vote

Members rejected a motion to defer the application while changes were made to the report, with two supporting, ten opposing and one abstention.

“A motion to defer the decision on this item while changes were made to the report was raised by Cllr Watts and seconded by Cllr Carr. This was defeated, with two in favour, ten voting members against, and one abstaining.”

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The decision

The committee resolved to approve planning permission.

“RESOLVED that planning permission be approved.”

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