81 homes at Badger Way, Cranbrook

“Proposal: Full planning permission for residential development and associated roads, access, landscaping, infrastructure and engineering works (including ground modelling and utilities)”

“The application seeks full planning permission for the construction of 81 residential dwellings (48 dwellings at TC3 and 33 dwellings at TC8b) including 6 affordable dwellings, one access point onto Shareford Way, one access point onto Badger Way, pedestrian and cyclist connections to Court Royal and Whiteways, a future pedestrian connection point to London Road, public open spaces, car parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure.”

“03/P1900 | A new community comprising up to 2,900 residential dwellings; a town centre and a local centre including retail, residential and employment; assembly and leisure uses; non-residential institutions (including two primary schools and one secondary school); sports and recreation facilities; a country park; a railway station; landscaping; engineering works; associated infrastructure; and car parking for all uses | APPROVAL (29 October 2010)”

“22/2354/MFUL | Development of residential dwellings and associated car parking, roads, access, landscaping, infrastructure and engineering works (including ground modelling and utilities) | Parcels Tc5a, Tc6 & Tc7a Tillhouse Road Cranbrook Town Centre | PENDING CONSIDERATION”

“The application site is located within the Town Centre of Cranbrook and has in principle policy support from Policy CB22 which supports residential development in the town centre of Cranbrook. The site is in a highly sustainable location with access to public and active transport, the Country Park, Education Campus and the emerging Town Centre of Cranbrook and therefore is supported by Strategy 1 and Strategy 3 of the East Devon Local Plan as well as the National Planning…”

“The proposed development would result in a number of public benefits including the delivery of much needed housing including affordable homes within the district (albeit at a rate lower than policy requirement) as well as helping to unlock the development of the Town Centre of Cranbrook. The site has been vacant for several years and the proposal would help to deliver the town centre and land around Tillhouse Road in accordance with the MOU.”

“23/0554/MFUL • Emergency services access is already compromised due to narrow roads and poor parking. • Construction traffic will worsen congestion and lacks designated worker parking. • No visitor parking is included, worsening congestion and access issues. • Most homes in TC3 have only one parking space or garage, which is inadequate. • Coach house parking is impractical and often unused, leading to more on-street parking.”

“Residents feel misled about the land’s intended use when purchasing homes. • The proposal contradicts Cranbrook’s eco-friendly goals and original planning vision. • The design lacks creativity, aesthetic quality, and flexibility for future needs. • The aesthetic quality of new homes is poor compared to earlier development phases. • The planning system is seen as favouring developers over community needs.”

“RESOLVED: Approved as per officer recommendation subject to the adoption of an Appropriate Assessment and completion of a Section 106 Agreement and conditions including an additional condition in relation to ‘Water Conservation and the use of Water Butts’ with wording to be delegated to the Development Manager.”