Self-build five-bedroom dwelling at East Went, Chartway Street, Sutton Valence

“In policy terms the site is in the countryside. The application site is on the south side of Chartway Street approximately 120m east of the junction with North Street and Warmlake Road. The site is in an area of residential properties north of Sutton Valence. The application site is occupied by the existing dwelling ‘East Went’.”

“In terms of local character, the location is rural but characterised by a ribbon of dwellings on the south and north sides of Chartway Street. When travelling south, Sutton Valence acts as a ‘gateway’ opening into the countryside beyond it, but north of Sutton Valence, the application site is in an area with a denser, semi-rural pattern of development.”

“The key issues are: • Spatial Strategy • Character and Appearance • Sustainability • Residential Amenity • Highways • Ecology • BNG”

“That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report, as amended by the urgent update report, with the amendment of condition 6 (Landscape Scheme) to require mixed, native species hedgerow planting at the front of the site.”

“That the Head of Development Management be given delegated powers to be able to settle or amend any necessary planning conditions and/or informatives in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.”

“That a Tree Preservation Order be made to protect the replacement block of tree planting to the rear of the site as soon as it is in place and the remaining tree at the front of the site.”