Landscaping and play areas at 84 Melton Road, Barrow upon Soar

“The proposal through this S73 application seeks planning permission to vary conditions of Reserved Matters approval P/15/0229/2 (Erection of 291 dwellings - (Reserved matters - Outline application P/10/1518/2 refers):”

“Condition 1: to be updated to reference revised landscaping plans received on 16/10/2025 and additional plan received on 08/01/2025) and; • Condition 7: to substitute approved landscaping drawings and approved details, including revised landscaping layout incorporating crib wall retaining structure, deletion of part of the perimeter footpath, repositioning of trees, redistribution of litter/dog waste bins, and updated details previously submitted under condition discharge…”

“This is a recently developed site with 291 dwellings constructed throughout. The breakdown of the development in terms of sizes are as follows:- • 9 x 1 bedroom dwellings • 84 x 2 bedroom dwellings • 154 x 3 bedroom dwellings • 44 x 4 bedroom dwellings…”

“The land can be differentiated between an area adjacent to the existing brook, which includes a meadow surrounded by mature trees on the western side of the site, and a larger section with an agricultural field to the eastern side. The site is bounded to the southwest by an embankment on top of which is a double railway line. To the northwest, the site is bounded by the Fishpool Brook watercourse, beyond which, are the rear gardens of properties on Breachfield Road.”

“Reference Description Decision Date P/10/1518/2 Outline application approved by the Secretary of State on appeal on the 13th April 2013. Following a Judicial Review in January 2014, the approval was confirmed. January 2014 P/15/0229/2 Erection of 291 dwellings - (Reserved matters - Outline application P/10/1518/2 refers).”

“14th June 2016 P/20/1187/2 Non material amendment to application P/15/0229/2 to allow for the substitution of house type on plots 76, 79, 142, 154, 155, 163, 164, 165, 166, 171, 174, 175, 176, 177, 186, 187, 201, 202, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211- 215, 218 & 219, 226, 227, 228, 237, 281 and 282. Granted 11 th…”

“For the above reasons it is considered that the application has demonstrated that the proposed changes are acceptable. The proposals appear to be based on a sound analysis of the context of the site and respect the character and identity of the area in terms of its identity and built form. For these reasons the proposed development would achieve high quality design which is a requirement of Local Plan policies and national guidance in the NPPF and NDG.”

“Concerns raised by residents/ Parish Council are addressed in the ‘Other Matters’ section below but the body of this report is focused on the impact the proposed changes as outlined above will have and if they’re acceptable in terms of residential amenity.”

“Consultee Response CBC Landscape Officer Landscape Proposals No objection. The submitted landscape drawings show a suitable mix of trees and shrubs that will add colour and interest to the development site. There are concerns that a number of the species may fail to thrive as they are not native to the area, however a robust management and maintenance regime can overcome this issue.”

“Therefore, in the event that the proposed amendments should otherwise be considered acceptable; any consent should be subject to a condition requiring the submission of a remedial and long-term management plan; to provide clear guidance and monitoring standards to instate and manage habitats at least comparable to those previously proposed, and setting a clear time frame for commencing any remedial works needed LCC Highways No objection to Variation of Condition 1 (Approved…”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the imposition of the planning conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth, with particular consideration to be given to conditions 8 and 9.”