Detached dwelling with garage at Land Rear Of 10 To 22 Malvern Meadow, Temple Ewell

“24/00156 – Erection of a detached dwelling, garage, natural pool and plant room with associated access and landscaping – Land Rear of 10 to 22 Malvern Meadow, Temple Ewell, Dover…”

“The application site is land to the northeast of 10 to 22 Malvern Meadow and lies immediately adjacent to the settlement confines of Temple Ewell. The application site is currently vacant/ amenity land and used for dog walking and recreation. The application site is also a Local Wildlife Site. The land slopes steeply to the north with an area of trees to the northwest protected under TPO/24/00020.”

“To the east of the site is Malvern Lodge, which is a detached dwelling of contemporary design. To the southwest of the site are Nos 10 to 22 Malvern Meadow, which are varied in material finish and design.”

“The principle of the development accords with Policies SP4 and is therefore an acceptable use for the application site.”

“The erection of a dwelling in this location, due to the siting, scale and design would preserve the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area. In addition, the proposals would result in no harm to the residential amenities of the surrounding dwellings and provide a good level of amenity for future occupiers.”

“In addition to our earlier comments in particular surrounding the issues of access to the proposed dwelling, it has been brought to our attention that the land where the applicant intends creating a vehicular access point appears not to be wholly owned by the applicant (we have seen evidence of this purporting to be from HM Land Registry).”

“Second consultation: The proposed mitigation and enhancement measures put forward to address impacts to species, particularly reptiles, are considered to be acceptable subject to condition. On balance, the proposed measures put forward to mitigate and compensate for the area of LWS lost to enable the development are sufficient to remove our objection to the proposal.”

“Members viewed an aerial view, plan and photographs of the application site which comprised land that lay immediately adjacent to the settlement confines of Temple Ewell. The application site was currently used for dog walking and recreational purposes and was also a Local Wildlife site. The Senior Planner advised that planning permission was sought for the erection of a detached dwelling and garage with associated access and landscaping.”

“In response to the Chairman, the Senior Planner explained that all the relevant criteria of Policy SP4 had to be met for a proposal to be acceptable. Whilst criterion G was relevant and had been met, criteria H, I, J and K were not relevant. Councillor Back commented that the proposal accorded with Policy SP4 and that Temple Ewell Parish Council appeared to be neutral about the application.”

“(b) That powers be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to settle any necessary planning conditions and obligations in line with the issues set out in the report and as resolved by the Planning Committee.”