Four homes at The Little Glebe, Spring Lane South, Colchester

“Application: 252091 Applicant: [the applicant]: [name withheld]: Outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission), and erect two houses within the site grounds.”

“Description of the Proposal 4.1 The proposal is an Outline application with all matters reserved for the renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission) to create two dwellings, and to erect two houses within the site grounds. There would be a total of four dwellings on site. All matters are Reserved so the site layout plan below is purely illustrative…”

“Site Description and Context 3.1 The application site is situated to the northern end of Spring Lane. This section of Spring Lane has ‘Protected Lane’ status in the adopted Local Plan. Spring Lane extends to the north of Lexden Road and terminates as a cul-de sac on Cymbeline Way. The site is close to but does not technically adjoin the City settlement limits and is within the Conservation Area. On the site currently is…”

“Representations from Notified Parties 10.1 The application has not resulted in any objections from interested third parties including neighbouring properties at the time of writing this report. Any comments that are subsequently received will be reported to the committee.”

“The Colchester Cycling Campaign have submitted a comment: • Concern regarding motor traffic at the junction of Spring Lane and Lexden Road, as well as the suitability of Spring Lane for increased numbers of trips per day. • Note that this path is well used by cyclists leaving the Avenue of Remembrance cycleway to head into Lexden.”

“252091 The Little Glebe Spring Lane South Colchester CO3 4AN The Committee considered an outline application for renovation of the host house 'Little Glebe' and the existing barn to the rear (that already benefits from residential permission) and erect two houses within the site grounds.”

“DM16 means fresh applications must now conform to its requirements relating to the historic environment and the conservation area.” The Committee had before it a report in which all information was set out. The Committee made a site visit in order to assess the impact of the proposals upon the locality and the suitability of the proposals for the site.”