Detached self-build dwelling at 2 Water Lane, Seagrave

“The site comprises a large area of garden land to the south of the existing dwelling, 2 Water Lane. To the north of the application site lies The Banks, a terrace of one and half storey cottages. To the south of the application site lies Water Lane and King Street. The application site area is 1360 square metres 2.2 The site frontage is occupied by n row of dense leylandii trees obscuring views in to the site and on Water Lane by a row of deciduous trees and fencing.”

“This application was the subject of a non- determination appeal which was dismissed on 17th February 2016 (appeal reference APP/X2410/W/15/3030423).”

“The main issues the inspector considered were the extent to which the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Seagrave Conservation Area and the effect of the development on archaeological interests and whether the proposal could be considered sustainable (having regard to the Council’s strategy for the distribution of housing and whether a five-year housing land supply could be demonstrated).These issues remain relevant to the current…”

“Those to be removed are within the body of the site and largely screened by other trees, such that their loss would have limited amenity impact. Protection of those to be retain can be secured by means of condition reiterating the measures advocated within the Aboricultural Assessment. Subject to this requirement, it is considered that Local Plan Policy EV7 is satisfied.”

“The design and visual impact terms. The proposal would also have an acceptable impact on the local highway network and the amenity of nearby occupiers. There are no technical constraints which would prevent the development. It is therefore concluded that the development would accord with the policies set out in this report and that there are no grounds to justify a refusal of planning permission .”

“Overlooking and loss of privacy. • The planning application refers to the removal, though does not specify, a number of trees along the boundary between the proposed development and Water Lane. Concern is the extent to which trees will be removed. These existing trees provide privacy, and if strategic trees were removed this privacy into bedrooms would be lost. • Having reassurance that this will not take place would be appreciated.”

“Highway safety: • The access to the proposed development is across the mouth of Water Lane. Water Lane is unadopted and as such in a very poor state of repair. In 2024 Highways did carry out some damage limitation by installing a raised kerb which assisted with rainwater erosion, and some remedial improvements were carried out.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the planning and conditions and reasons as set out in the report of the Head of Planning and Growth and also subject to:”

“(i) The receipt of a satisfactory planning obligation under s106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 ensuring that the development accords with the provisions of the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 as a self-build dwelling including occupation by the applicant for the first three years following completion;”