Up to two homes at Land To The Rear Of Home Farm Barn, Winkburn

What was proposed

Permission in principle was sought for residential development of between one and two dwellings, with detailed design deferred to a later stage.

“The Proposal 3.1 The application is for permission in principle for the development of up to two new dwellings on land to the rear of Home Farm Barn, Winkburn. The application is to determine the principle of development only, regarding location, use, and amount of development. Detailed drawings would be required at Technical Details Stage if approved.”

Officer report

The site and its history

The site is open countryside beside Winkburn’s built-up area and adjoining development, including a Grade II listed building; no planning history was identified.

“The Site 1.1 The application site is located within the open countryside, adjacent to the built-up area of Winkburn. It adjoins existing developments which lie to the south and southwest. Home Farm Barn, a Grade II listed building is part of the adjoining…”

“Google aerial view with site highlighted in red. Relevant Planning History 2.1. None.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers recommended approval because housing supply was below five years, the location was considered acceptable for small-scale housing, and no significant harm was identified.

“In addition, there are several villages such as Hockerton, Maplebeck, Caunton and Kirklington which are all within a 4 mile radius and they could provide some local services, such as public houses and village halls, churches and schools. On this basis, Winkburn is considered to be located at the fringe of sustainable locations, and it is considered acceptable for a small-scale residential development. 7.11.”

“The heritage impact has been assessed by the conservation team, and it was confirmed that the scheme would preserve the special interest of the nearby listed buildings, having regard to Section 66 of the Planning (listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Further to the above assessment, it is considered that the location is suitable for residential development of up to two dwellings. Therefore, the principle of development is acceptable on location grounds.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and the parish meeting raised no objection in principle, while conservation officers considered listed-building settings capable of being preserved.

“Consultations and Representations Please Note: Comments below are provided in summary - for comments in full please see the online planning file. NCC Highways – The Highway Authority has considered the submitted information and decided that the application does not have a detrimental effect on highway safety and capacity. Therefore, there are no highway objections. Winkburn Parish Meeting – No objection.”

“Historic Environment Officer – “Examination of the Nottinghamshire Historic Environment Record shows the site is located in an area of a relocated medieval village (HER ref: MNT17032). If the application progresses, I recommend the applicant commissions a heritage desk-based assessment (DBA) per para 207 of the NPPF (2024).”

Officer report

Who spoke

The chair of the parish meeting spoke against the application while acknowledging that the parish meeting had no objection in principle.

What members debated

Members discussed village-wide planning, affordability, sustainability, backland development, nearby businesses and expectations for a high-quality later-stage design.

“Members considered the application, and it was commented that there should be a plan for development, concern was raised that the proposed two dwellings would not be affordable housing, but two large dwellings in a hamlet with no facilities. The Chair commented that there was no indication at this stage of the size of buildings as the application was for planning in principle. There was a discussion on backland development and links to adjacent commercial uses.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Permission in principle was approved, with nine members voting for and four against.

“AGREED (with 9 votes For and 4 votes Against) that Permission in Principle be approved.”

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The decision

The committee approved permission in principle for residential development of between one and two dwellings.

“The Committee considered the report of the Business Manager – Planning Development, which sought permission in principle for residential development for a minimum of 1 and up to 2 dwellings.”

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