Two detached homes at Land To Rear Of Rosemary Beaufort Road, Osbaston, Monmouth

“This application proposes two detached dwellings with on-site parking, replacing the previously approved schemes. While the number of residential units remains the same, this application features a revised design and separate access points for each dwelling.”

“Plot 2, corresponding to the 2020 permission (DM/2019/00898), presents a more contemporary architectural design than the previous approval. The overall height and finished floor level (ffl) of this proposal remain consistent with the previously approved version, at 7.7m and 49.00m AOD, respectively. The access arrangement for this plot differs from the approved plan; a new, separate access is proposed between Plot 1 and Downlea.”

“APPLICATION DETAILS 1.1 Site Description 1.1.1 The site falls continuously from the roadside (Beaufort Road) to its east, and is flanked on all sides by existing residential properties, with ground floor levels below those of Rosemary. Rosemary, the host property, was recently demolished as part of planning approval DM/2021/01336 that included its replacement.”

“Affordable Housing 6.7.1 Policy S4 of the LDP requires that all new housing developments contribute to affordable housing within the County. Single dwellings are required to make a financial contribution to this and the amount will depend on the size and location of the proposed dwelling.”

“- The provision of an off-site financial contribution towards affordable housing in the locality totalling £9,630.”

“Considering the foregoing, there are no highway grounds to sustain an objection to the application, subject to the condition that the development is constructed strictly in accordance with the approved drawings and that a Construction Traffic Management Plan is submitted for approval prior to the commencement of development.”

“Conclusion 6.10.1 The principle of development at this site has been established by previous planning permissions. The current proposal is acceptable having regards to planning policy and all other material considerations and would not cause harm to neighbouring dwellings as a result of traffic, loss of amenity, flooding or drainage or cause any loss to biodiversity, subject to conditions.”

“Biodiversity/Ecology The proposal will increase sewage and have an adverse impact towards the Wye catchment area. The treeline (bat flight path) and the brook (pathway to the Monnow and further to the river Wye SAC) will be directly affected by the proposed development. A scheme of biodiversity net gain enhancement is required. An additional tandem dwelling to the rear garden will adversely affect ground water drainage and ecology.”

“Neighbour Amenity The proposal will have a negative impact on air and noise quality. Loss of light and privacy to Llyswen and Charles Close properties Planning permission is being sought on many occasions over many years and is affecting the health and wellbeing of the residents.”

“We considered the report of the application and late correspondence which was recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement.”

“In noting the detail of the application and the views expressed, it was proposed by County Councillor Su McConnel and seconded by County Councillor Maureen Powell that application DM/2024/01281 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement with an additional condition to secure a scheme of hard landscaping (driveways) prior to development being carried out.”

“Upon being put to the vote, the following votes were recorded:”

“For approval - 14 Against approval - 0 Abstentions - 0”

“We resolved that application DM/2024/01281 be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and subject to a Section 106 Agreement with an additional condition to secure a scheme of hard landscaping (driveways) prior to development being carried out.”