Two homes at Land Adjacent Cartref, Corkhill Lane, Normanton

What was proposed

The application sought permission in principle for two homes, with detailed design and other matters reserved for a later technical consent stage.

“25/01827/PIP - Application for permission in principle for a residential development of a minimum of 2 dwellings and a maximum of 5 dwellings is currently subject to an application for ‘Permission in Principle’. The application is currently under consideration and will also be presented to Planning Committee on 15 th January 2026.”

“The application seeks Permission in Principle (the first of a 2-stage process) for residential development of 2 dwellings. No specific details are required at this stage. Permission in Principle requires only the location, the land use, and the amount of development to be assessed. If residential development (as is the case in this application), the description must specify the minimum and maximum number of dwellings proposed.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a 0.24-hectare undeveloped agricultural parcel beside Corkhill Lane, bordered by hedgerows and near existing homes.

“The Site 1.1 The site (outlined in red) comprises of a square parcel of undeveloped agricultural land measuring 0.24 hectares in area, fronting onto Corkhill Lane to the immediate northwest of the village of Normanton. The surrounding area otherwise is predominantly fields. The site is bounded by hedgerows.”

“The entrance to the site and parts of the site are at risk of surface water flooding at varying levels ranging from low to medium risk with predominantly low/medium risk at the site entrance and high risk to the northwestern portion of the site boundary.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because two homes were considered acceptable in location, land use and amount, subject to technical details and mitigation.

“Legal Advisor will be present at the meeting to assist on any legal points which may arise during consideration of the application. Conclusion 9.1. The purpose of this application is to assess the acceptability of the proposal on the application site, in relation to location, land use, and amount of development, in principle only. Any other issues should be assessed at Technical Details stage.”

“It is therefore recommended that unconditional Permission in Principle is approved.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke in support of the application, and members received a presentation from the senior planning officer.

Members’ discussion

Members considered the proposal acceptable because two houses would not affect the village’s infrastructure.

“Members considered the application acceptable as the proposal was for two houses which would not impact on the infrastructure of the village.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

Members unanimously approved permission in principle as set out in the report.

“AGREED (unanimously) that Permission in Principle is Approved, as contained within the report.”

Minutes