Two dwellings at Land At Radley Road, Halam

What was proposed

Permission in principle was sought for between two and two dwellings, with detailed design reserved for a later consent stage.

“The application seeks Permission in Principle, the first stage of a two-stage process. This is for the residential development of two dwellings. No detailed design information is required at this stage.”

“The proposed dwellings would use the proposed access off Radley Road, the main road through the village. While the proposal is for permission in principle, elevation, floor plans and layout have been submitted at this stage. However, these submitted details would be considered at stage 2, the Technical Details Consent stage, if permission in principle is approved.”

Officer report

The site

The site is undeveloped open countryside between existing homes, accessed through land forming part of Green Acres.

“The Site 1.1 The site comprises undeveloped land classed as open countryside. The proposed dwellings would be situated between existing dwellings, including Green Acres, Cedar Lea, Manor Stables, and Manor House, all of which front Radley Road within Halam. The land currently forms part of Green Acres and is accessed via their existing access, leading through the field that constitutes the majority of the site.”

“The site is not located within a Conservation Area; however, there are several listed buildings in close vicinity. It lies within Flood Zone 1 and is considered to be at low risk of surface water flooding.”

Officer report

Earlier application

An earlier proposal for two bungalows was refused and its appeal dismissed because it was outside the village and conflicted with countryside policies.

“Relevant Planning History 17/00760/FUL – Erection of 2 bungalows and creation of highway access – Refused Appeal was submitted - Appeal Ref: APP/B3030/W/17/3187500 - Dismissed Reason for Appeal dismissal: The appeal was dismissed because the site was considered to lie outside the main built-up area of Halam, and therefore within the open countryside for policy purposes.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the location, land use and amount of development were acceptable in principle, subject to later detailed assessment.

“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 in principle, specifically in relation to the location, land use, and amount of development. All other detailed matters will be considered at the Technical Details stage.”

“It should be noted that conditions cannot be attached to a Permission in Principle. Conditions will be applied at the Technical Details Consent stage. Together, the Permission in Principle and Technical Details Consent form the full planning permission, and no development can commence until both have been approved.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A local resident spoke against the application and the agent spoke in support.

What members debated

The ward member said circumstances had not changed and the site remained unsustainable open countryside, while other members considered it part of existing development.

“Members considered the application, and the Local Ward Member commented that nothing had changed from the 2018 appeal decision, this proposed development was still in the open countryside and was not sustainable. Other Members commented that the development would be built between two existing properties, becoming part of the development itself and considered the proposal acceptable.”

Minutes

The vote

Members approved permission in principle by eight votes in favour and five against.

“AGREED (with 8 votes For and 5 votes Against) that Planning in Principle be approved.”

Minutes