Four condition changes at Lincoln Road Playing Field, Lincoln Road, Newark-on-Trent

What was proposed

The application sought to remove the replacement-road condition and change conditions covering stopping-up, bus-route parking and public rights of way.

“This application seeks permission for the removal of condition 5 (Replacement Road Network) and to amend the wording of conditions 6 (Stopping-Up Order), 12 (Bus Route Parking) and 16 (PROW Diversion). The changes sought are detailed further below.”

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The site and approved scheme

The site forms part of the Yorke Drive regeneration scheme, approved for 207 homes, sports pitches and a pavilion within Newark’s urban area.

“The application relates to the regeneration scheme known as Yorke Drive, Newark, where consent was granted under 22/01528/RMAM for the construction of 207 dwellings, with new sports pitches and pavilion building. The site comprises the existing housing estate and the adjacent playing fields located within the urban area of Newark, approximately 1km north east of the town centre.”

“The estate has a single vehicular access from Lincoln Road and a number of public footpaths pass through the site. The site was previously assessed as being within flood zone 1 which has the lowest risk of fluvial flooding. The Environment Agency updated their flood maps last year, which means parts of the site now fall within Flood Zone 2.”

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Planning history

Earlier outline and reserved-matters permissions for the Yorke Drive redevelopment were granted, while two condition-discharge applications remained under consideration.

“The estate and the playing fields are allocated within the Allocations and Development Management Plan Document as being part of the Yorke Drive Policy Area (policy NUA/HO/4). This is an area allocated and granted permission for regeneration and redevelopment. The site remains allocated in the Amended Allocations and Development Management Plan Document under Policy NUA/HO/4, with no main modifications or objections raised by the examining Inspector.”

“25/01643/DISCON Request for confirmation of discharge of conditions 03 (External Materials), 17 (Surface Water Drainage) and 24 (Ecological Enhancements Plan) attached to planning permission 22/01528/RMAM; Application for reserved matters approval comprising the erection of 207 dwellings including relevant demolition, landscaping and car parking, with new pavilion sports pitches, associated landscaping and associated car parking pursuant to outline planning permission…”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the changes necessary for phased delivery, without new effects on character, neighbours, highways, public rights of way or flood risk.

“The changes sought are to the condition wording, and do not impact the overall design and appearance of the scheme, as approved. The amendments would not result in an unacceptable visual impact, nor any impact over and above the approved development. The proposal would remain in accordance with Core Policy 9, amended policy DM5(a), and Part 12 of the NPPF.”

“As such, there are no concerns in this regard and the proposal is acceptable on Highway and Public Rights of Way grounds. Flood Risk 7.23 The alterations to the conditions would not alter the footprint or scale of the proposal, nor would they impact on the flood risk of the site. No impacts are identified as a result of this application.”

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Consultation responses

Newark Town Council, county highways and county public rights of way officers raised no objections to the application or amended conditions.

“Consultations and Representations 6.1 Newark Town Council – No objection raised. NCC Highways – Highways confirm they have reviewed the amended covering letter and consider the rewording of the conditions now acceptable, no objections. NCC Public Rights of Way – Satisfied with the re-worded conditions 6 and 16 in relation to rights of way, as shown in the amended covering letter, no objections.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Members heard the Senior Planning Officer’s presentation, including plans and an explanation of the approved regeneration scheme.

Members’ view

Members considered the application acceptable after being advised that the development principle was established and the changes would assist delivery.

“Members were advised that the principle of development is established under the original application, which remains extant. Officers explained that the proposed revisions to the wording of each of the conditions, and the removal of condition 5, would assist the delivery of the scheme. It was not felt that the amendments would impact on the character of the area, neighbouring amenity, highways safety or flood risk.”

“Members considered the application acceptable.”

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The committee vote

The committee approved the application with 12 votes in favour and one abstention.

“AGREED (with 12 votes For and 1 Abstention) that the removal of Condition 5 (Replacement Road Network) and to amend the wording of Condition 6 (Stopping-Up Order), 12 (Bus Route Parking) and 16 (PROW Diversion) attached to planning permission 22/01528/RMAM, be approved.”

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