Self-build bungalow at Kimcote House, 1 Pond Street, Seagrave

“The application site is located on the south side of Swan Street and to the rear of No. Pond Street, to the east. The land is currently used as a paddock with a timber stable positioned on the northern boundary. The land is generally flat and is enclosed by a conifer hedge on the northern side and native hedges to the west and eastern sides, with a post and rail fence adjoining the land associated with the single storey dwelling to the south.”

“The whole site currently lies outside the designated settlement Limits of Seagrave but within the Seagrave Conservation Area and an Area of Archaeological Alert. The site is located within Flood Zone 1”

“Relevant Planning History Reference number Description of Development Decision and Date P/15/2491/2 Erection of three detached dwellings with associated access, garage and parking arrangements – (ref. APP/X2410/W/16/3156475) Dismissed on appeal 03.02.2017 P/21/0324/2 – Erection of two detached dwellings Refused (09.09.22) 6.1 Application ref.”

“Consultee Response Charnwood Biodiversity (responding to most recent submission) The revised BIA presents an acceptable baseline and post development assessment and indicates on site losses of 0.29 are habitat units and 0.04 Hedgerow units. Offsite compensation should be secured prior to commencement in the event that consent is granted.”

“Taken together, the Local Planning Authority considers the balance of the parts of the NPPF to which ‘particular regard’ must be given clearly fall in favour of the development. These benefits and the wider application of the policy within the NPPF (including expectations to adhere to the policies of the development plan, where up to date) are considered to outweigh any harm accruing from the location outside, but close to, the Limits to Development for Seagrave and it…”

“It is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to:”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to:”