Five self-build homes at Land North Of Windgate Hill, Conisbrough, Doncaster

What was proposed

The application sought five detached self-build homes, each with private amenity space, parking and turning areas, accessed from an existing field access.

“The application seeks full planning permission for the construction of five self- building dwellings. The scheme would also include associated amenity space for each of the dwellings, along with parking and turning areas.”

“Proposal Description: The application seeks planning permission for the construction of five detached self-build dwellings, each with their own private associated amenity space, plus driveway. The proposed layout is shown on the site plan drawing at Appendix 1. Vehicular access and pedestrian access would be taken from an existing field access off Windgate Hill, which would lead to a gated private drive of permeable construction.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications for a dwelling between numbers 6 and 8 Windgate Hill were refused in 2005 and 2006.

“Relevant Planning History 3.1 Relevant planning history with the proposal site is limited to the following, however it is noted that there is extensive planning history on land adjacent to the application site which have been developed over a period: 3.2 06/00185/OUT – Outline application for erection of detached dwelling on land approximately 0.05ha between 6 and 8Windgate Hill.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the site is in a Residential Policy Area and the development would not cause unacceptable harm, subject to conditions.

“The site, to the north of Windgate Hill in Conisbrough, is in a sustainable location and designated as a Residential Policy Area in the adopted Local Plan, meaning that the principle of residential development is acceptable.”

“The proposed development is not considered to cause any unacceptable harm in terms of highway safety, ecology, drainage, pollution, residential amenity, or the wider character of the area, subject to the imposition of planning conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The ward member spoke against the application, while the agent and applicant attended to answer technical questions.

The committee vote

Councillors voted seven in favour, none against and one abstention on a proposal to grant permission subject to conditions.

“A proposal was made to GRANT Planning Permission subject to the imposition of planning conditions.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the imposition of planning conditions.

“Decision: Planning Permission Granted subject to the imposition of planning conditions.”

Minutes