219-home residential development at Land at Carlisle Road, Brampton

What was proposed

The application sought 219 homes with varied house types, 65 affordable dwellings, three access points, landscaping, open space, drainage and a children’s play area.

“The proposed development would consist of 219 dwellings, which would include a mix of house types comprising, two-storey and two-and-a-half- storey dwellings, ranging from two-bedroom to six bedroom properties. The development would include different house types that would include terrace, semi-detached and detached properties. The dwellings would be constructed predominantly of brick with a number incorporating render or stone elements.”

“The mature landscaping to the periphery of the site would be retained and supplemented with additional landscaping which would help to create a landscape buffer between the development and the adjoining agricultural land. A central green open space would be provided allowing for the creation of SuDS and a pleasant amenity space for residents and those walking through the development. A children's play area would also be located within this area.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was a roughly 10-hectare agricultural greenfield parcel beside Winchester Place, with hedgerows, undulating land and an overland flood route.

“The application site, which extends to approximately 10 hectares, is a greenfield parcel of land, currently used for agricultural purposes. The majority of the site is comprised of cereal crops with areas of modified grassland being found around the perimeter of the site, together with species-rich native hedgerows. The site's topography is undulating, with a series of high and low points across the parcel of land .”

“The site lies immediately adjacent to Winchester Place, a recent residential development undertaken by Story Homes which delivered 106 dwellings within the settlement on an allocated site. The site is bounded to the south and west predominantly by agricultural land. To the north, the site is adjoined by Carlisle Road, beyond which lies Townfoot Industrial Estate.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the site acceptable in principle and gave significant weight to 219 homes and 65 affordable homes because housing supply was below five years.

“The principle of residential development on the allocated part of the site has been established through the Local Plan process. The extended area would be assessed against Policy HO2, which seeks to ensure that the scale and design of any windfall development is appropriate to the scale, form, function and character of the existing settlement. Brampton is a sustainable location for new housing development given the level of service provision.”

“The provision of 219 new dwellings should be given significant weight, particularly in the context that the Council cannot currently demonstrate a five-year housing land supply. The provision of 65 affordable dwellings should also be given significant weight.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application.

Members’ discussion

A Member highlighted Parish Council concerns about active travel; highways officers said the transport assessment was acceptable, and officers confirmed a travel plan condition was required.

“A Member noted the concerns of the Parish Council within the report in particular active travel. The Highways Development Manager advised Members that a transport assessment had been submitted and that highways were content with the scope. The Principal Planning Officer also advised Members that the applicant would need to submit a travel plan as per the conditions.”

Minutes

The committee’s vote

A Member moved to accept the officer recommendation, the motion was seconded and the application was unanimously approved.

“Following consideration of the application a Member moved to accept the Officer’s recommendation, this was seconded.”

“A vote was taken and it was unanimously agreed.”

Minutes