Two semi-detached dwellings at 40 Nightingale Crescent, Lincoln

What was proposed

Outline permission was sought for up to two semi-detached homes, with detailed matters reserved for later approval.

“Planning Permission is sought for Outline permission for the principle of residential development for up to 2 dwellings on a parcel of land on Nightingale Crescent.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site contains a large detached double garage and lies on the south side of a looping residential road.

“The application site is currently occupied by a large detached double garage within the ownership of 40 Nightingale Crescent.”

“Number 40 lies on the south side of the highway between its junctions with Kingfisher Close and Redwing Close. Nightingale Crescent is a long looping residential road with a number of cul-de-sacs off it.”

Officer report

Earlier permission

An outline permission for two dwellings was granted in December 2022 but had lapsed.

“It should be noted that a previous permission was granted for outline permission in December 2022 under reference 2022/0647/OUT, however this has now lapsed.”

“Reference: Description Status Decision Date: 2022/0647/OUT Erection of 2 dwellings (Outline including details of access). Granted Conditionally 1st December 2022”

Officer report

What officers advised

Officers considered housing acceptable in principle and found the site capable of development, with detailed design and technical matters reserved.

“The design of the building would be considered at the reserved matters stage but in principle it is considered that the dwellings could be appropriately designed to ensure that neighbouring amenities would not be unduly harmed by the proposal development.”

“The principle of developing this site for residential development would be acceptable. The detailed design and technical matters would be considered at Reserved Matters stage; however sufficient information has been submitted at Outline to demonstrate that the site is capable of being developed.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Team Leader presented the proposal, its setting, consultation responses, assessment and conclusion.

Members’ discussion

Members asked about biodiversity net gain, consultation responses and how construction hours would be controlled.

“Members sought and received clarification from officers on the meaning of biodiversity net gain. Officers advised that a future briefing would be provided to members of Planning Committee on this area covered under Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“Why there were no consultation responses from the Housing Strategy Manager and Open Spaces Officer. • How times of construction work would be controlled.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee resolved to grant permission subject to the listed conditions, while six councillors took no part in the discussion or vote.

“(Councillors Armiger, Burke, Hewson, Longbottom, Roper and Watt left the room during the discussion of this item having declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of the planning application. They took no part in the discussion or vote on the matter to be determined.)”

“RESOLVED that Councillor Alan Briggs be appointed as replacement Chair for this agenda item.”

Minutes