34 affordable homes at Land East Of Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster

What was proposed

The application proposed 34 affordable rented homes with amenity space, access, footways, drainage and a diverted public right of way.

“Proposal Description: Erection of 34 no dwellings, amenity space, access road and footways, drainage infrastructure, and other associated works including the diversion of an existing public right of way (Amended) At: Land East of Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3QJ”

“Each dwelling is proposed with either private rear amenity space or shared amenity depending upon the nature of the property. i.e. the houses will have private rear amenity space, and the flats/maisonettes will have shared amenity space. Informal public open space will be provided at the western edge of the site, and at the south eastern corner of the site.”

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The site and surroundings

The roughly one-hectare agricultural field lies in the Countryside Policy Area beside roads and existing housing, with nearby schools, buses and shops.

“Noise Assessment • Transport Statement • Geotechnical Report • Public Right of Way proposed diversion route • Energy Statement • Ecological Impact Assessment/Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment • Tree Survey • Tree Constraints Plan • Health Impact Assessment • Flood Risk Assessment 2 Site and Surroundings 2.1 The site is roughly rectangular in shape and measures approximately 1 hectare in size.”

“An existing Public Right of Way (Auckley 7) runs along the eastern and northern boundary of the site adjoining up to the wooden fence lines of existing rear residential gardens. In terms of the location of the site relative to existing services, Hayfield School lies approximately 1km from the site and is accessible by car alternatives. There are bus stops on the southern boundary of the site on Great Yorkshire Way and on Hurst Lane/Larch Avenue with buses X4 and 404.”

Officer report

What residents said

Twenty-six objections raised concerns about traffic, privacy, design, construction noise, affordable housing, infrastructure and the public right of way.

“Concerns regarding the level of additional traffic that the development will generate.”

“Concerns about increased demand on local infrastructure.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A resident spoke against the application and the applicant spoke in support.

The committee vote

The proposal to grant permission was proposed and seconded, receiving three votes in favour, two against and two abstentions.

“A proposal was made to GRANT Planning Permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement and the imposition of planning conditions.”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to a Section 106 agreement securing affordable rented homes with a local connection and planning conditions.

“Decision: Planning Permission Granted subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement in relation to the following matters and the imposition of planning conditions: -”

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