Eight homes at Land North Of Whernside Road, Watery Lane, Lancaster

“The application seeks permission for the erection of 8 dwellings, with access provided through the development currently under construction to the north of the site by extending two of the existing access roads within that development.”

“The LPA is of the opinion that the application should be considered 'aggregate development' in combination with the allowed appeal scheme ref 20/01442/FUL to the north of the site. The applicant is the same for this application as it was for the appealed scheme, along with the use of a shared access, which means that the development would have a close, physical and functional relationship, and as such constitutes 'aggregate development'.”

“The application site relates to a rectangular parcel of land located to the north of Whernside Road and to the south of a site currently under development by Oakmere Homes, the same applicant as this application, allowed at appeal under planning application 20/01442/FUL. The site extends some 0.59ha in area.”

“The northern boundary of the site abuts the currently under-construction housing development (Plots 57 and 58) as well as open land to the north-west. The western boundary is defined by trees and hedges and again abuts open land. The western part of the southern boundary abuts the rear gardens of 7 dwellings which front onto Whernside Road, whilst the eastern part appears to be bound by a private paddock area. The eastern boundary abuts a small builders’ yard.”

“The assessment above concludes that technical matters such as transport impacts, flood risk, drainage, biodiversity, design matters, and amenity have all been satisfactorily addressed. Through the use of conditions, the development will be acceptable and will conform to the relevant national and local planning policies in relation to these matters. On this basis, the Planning Committee are recommended to support this application.”

“That Planning Permission BE GRANTED following the satisfactory completion of a Legal Agreement within 3 months of the date of this Committee meeting, and subject to the conditions listed below. If a satisfactory Section 106 Agreement is not concluded within the timescale above, or other agreed extension of time, to delegate authority to the Chief Officer – Planning and Climate Change to refuse planning permission on the grounds that the obligations which make the development…”

“The following responses have been received from statutory and internal consultees:”

“Consultee Response United Utilities Drainage strategy is supported in principle; however, further detailed design is required, and which can be secured by condition. Advice provided regarding management and maintenance of SuDS, United Utilities infrastructure and water efficiency. County Highways No Objection Natural England No Objection Local Authority Ecologist No Objection Fire Safety No Objection…”

“BNG monitoring fee of £4,293 for a period of 30 years; • Change to the trigger/type of Condition 7 to ‘Control Type.”

“Upon being put to the vote, 12 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and 2 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“£46,800 towards the offsite provision of affordable housing; • Tie the application to neighbouring development 20/01442/FUL, and ensure matters of non-adopted infrastructure are catered for by virtue of the wider management company together with matters of Biodiversity Net Gain;”