Up to 50 homes at Land West Of Sibford Road And Quarry House Sibford Road, Hook Norton

“The application site is located to the north of Hook Norton bounded to the east by Sibford Road and Golding Road to the south. The site is broadly flat with a mature hedge running along the eastern boundary with Sibford Road and a post and rail hedge and planting forming the northern boundary. The Bourne Lane playground is located adjacent to the south east corner of the site.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 4.1. The following planning history (adjacent to the site) is considered relevant to the current proposal: 11/01755/OUT Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of up to 70 dwellings (Class C3), public open space including a play area/amenity space and a balancing pond, associated earthworks to facilitate surface water drainage, landscaping, car parking, a pumping station and other ancillary works, permitted, allowed…”

“PRE-APPLICATION DISCUSSIONS 5.1 The following pre-application discussions have taken place with regard to this proposal: 24/02221/PREAPP Pre-application enquiry for development of approximately 55 homes and associated infrastructure Detailed advice was provided that the harm identified in relation to the proposal’s policy conflict, its adverse landscape and visual effects, the development of greenfield land, and the loss of best and most versatile agricultural land would…”

“The applicants are satisfied the development of the dwellings could be brought forward in a timely manor. The proposals would create construction jobs and also support facilities and employment in businesses, shops and services within the area. Given the overall number of dwellings being provided this should also be afforded significant positive weight. Social 10.3.”

“However, it is considered that the harmful impact could be mitigated. If developed as proposed in the indicative layout submitted with the application moderate harm would be caused; if conditions are imposed to restrict the extent of the development this impact would be significantly reduced. Conclusion 10.10. On the basis that the Council is not able to demonstrate a five-year supply of land of housing, paragraph 11d of the NPPF is engaged and the ‘titled balance’ applies.”

“RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION 7.1. Below is a summary of the consultation responses received at the time of writing this report. Responses are available to view in full on the Council’s website, via the online Planning Register. HOOK NORTON PARISH COUNCIL: Objects on the grounds of overdevelopment, impact on local transport, above the village site line and additional land. 7.3.”

“CDC ECOLOGY: No objection subject to confirmation that the applicant has entered in the GCN District Licencing Scheme and confirmation on how the Biodiversity Net Gain will be secured. CDC RECREATION AND LEISURE: No objection subject to the developer contributions towards community hall provision, outdoor and indoor sport provision and public art. CDC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: No objection 7.13. CDC BUILDING CONTROL: No objection 7.14.”

“That, in line with the officer’s recommendation, that permission be granted for application 25/00591/OUT subject to conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary).”