Minor housing scheme changes at School Close, Bampton, Tiverton

What was proposed

The application sought minor changes to an approved housing scheme, including internal layouts, doors, windows, solar panels, storage, levels and finishes.

“A non-material amendment application for planning permission 23/00118/MFUL to allow amendments of internal layouts and associated changes to external doors and windows, changes to finished floor levels and respective ridge heights, variation to approved material finishes, and alterations to the approved site plan reference these changes, including indication of bin, recycling and cycle storage arrangements, and landscaping, following approval of conditions finalising…”

“AGENDA 4 This application seeks to make a variety of minor changes to the approved development scheme, including the rationalisation of internal layouts of the approved dwellings, making minor changes to the position of some of the internal windows and doors relating to the internal rearrangements, site levels and material finishes. It is also proposed to amend the wording of conditions 11, 12 and 13, all of which refer to approved plans.”

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The site and approved scheme

The site lies between School Close and Market Close and was approved for 18 affordable homes replacing 10 existing dwellings.

“Application 23/00118/FULL was approved on 15th May 2024 for the erection of 18 affordable dwellings following demolition of 10 existing dwellings, with associated parking, landscaping and works at School Close, Bampton. Members may recall that this application was considered at Planning Committee on the 8 th May 2024 where it was resolved to approve subject to conditions.”

“The application site is within the defined settlement limit of Bampton and is located on land between School Close and Market Close, off West Street. The site comprises three blocks of concrete construction houses with concrete tiles, along School Close and a semi-detached rendered bungalow, fronting West Street.”

Officer report

Planning history

The earlier permission for 18 affordable dwellings was approved on 15 May 2024 after consideration by the Planning Committee.

“23/00118/MFUL - PERCON date 15th May 2024 Erection of 18 affordable dwellings following demolition of 10 existing dwellings with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, parking, landscaping and associated works…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended granting the amendment because it would have only a minor effect and would not harm the area’s appearance or residential amenity.

“GRANT PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT:”

“The proposed changes are considered to have a minor impact on the appearance of the development as a whole. Therefore, given the minor nature of the amendments, they are considered an acceptable change to the approved scheme that will not be detrimental to the visual or residential amenity of the locality or to the design and appearance of the approved scheme.”

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Who spoke

The Area Team Leader presented the application and highlighted the minor changes and compliance with space standards.

Members’ discussion

Members discussed accessibility and were told that all properties would have level access.

“Accessibility within the properties – it was explained that the properties all had level access.”

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The committee’s vote

The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the non-material amendment, following a proposal and seconding.

“It was RESOLVED that planning permission for the Non Material Amendment be granted.”

“(Proposed by Cllr B Holdman and seconded by Cllr C Harrower)”

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