Dwelling and garage at 65M SE of 45 Motalee Road, Desertmartin

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“…the final stages of construction approved under LA09/2024/1134/RM. The northeastern boundary is defined by post and wire fencing, beyond which the topography slopes away, descending towards a mature field boundary with trees and hedging, which screens a dwelling at 43b Motalee Road. The road frontage of the site consists of post and wire fencing and is largely devoid of roadside vegetation.”

“The site benefits from an extant Outline approval for an infill dwelling approved under LA09/2023/1292/O in March 2024.”

“PPS 21, CTY 13 Integration & Design of Buildings in the Countryside. The primary focus of CTY13 with respect to a building in the countryside is to ensure the new building is not a prominent feature in the landscape, integrates successfully within the existing landform and is of an appropriate design for its location.”

“Policy AMP 2 relates to access onto a public road, which states that: Planning permission will only be granted for a development proposal involving direct access, or the intensification of the use of an existing access, onto a public road where: (a) Such access will not prejudice road safety or significantly inconvenience the flow of traffic; and (b) The proposal does not conflict with Policy AMP 3 Access to protected routes.”

“…proposal complies with Policy AMP 2 of PPS 3. Neighbour notifications / representations. Five neighbours were notified about this proposal with four letters of objection received from two of those properties notified. Two representations each have been received from the occupants of both 43 and 43b Motalee Road. The site is identified by a red circle and shows the location of both objector ’s properties in relation to the site.”

“Conversely, the properties at 43b and 43 are single storey dwellings with ridge heights of 5.5 metres. I acknowledge that this proposal is a contemporary design, but it must also be acknowledged that the rural design guide ‘Building on Tradition ’ allows for such designs in a rural setting. 43b Motalee Road issues raised by [name withheld]. • Loss of light / privacy / overshadowing / overlooking. • Two storey modern design not in keeping with area. • Build-up of traffic.”

“Resolved That planning application LA09/2025/0693/F be approved subject to conditions as per the officer’s report.”