Four dormer bungalows at R/O, 33-35 Humberston Avenue, Humberston

The site and its setting

The site is a rectangular parcel behind two houses on a residential street with large detached homes, spacious gardens and mature trees.

“SITE The site comprises a rectangular parcel of land to the north of Humberston Avenue. The site sits to the rear of 33 and 35 Humberston Avenue in Humberston. Humberston Avenue is a street of residential character. Properties are mostly large detached dwellings set within mature, spacious gardens. Trees are a particular feature especially along the street frontage.”

Officer report

Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the location and four dormer bungalows acceptable, with suitable access, neighbour separation, drainage, ecology and tree protection secured through conditions.

“The proposed development has immediate residential neighbours to the east, west and South on Humberston Avenue. To the north is undeveloped open space. Neighbours are predominately detached houses. It is noted that concerns have been raised by neighbouring properties. The proposal is in outline form, with only access, landscaping and scale to be considered. It has been confirmed by the applicant that the four dwellings proposed would be dormer bungalows.”

“With regards to landscape considerations, significant consultation has been undertaken with the Council's Tree Officer, in particular with regards to the Tree Preservation Orders to the rear of the site. The proposal was amended to ensure that the proposed dwellings, specifically Plot 3, would not adversely impact these trees. The Council's Tree Officer has reviewed these amendments along with the principles of the proposed landscaping plan provided, and has no objections.”

Officer report

Objections and support

Residents and the civic society objected on amenity, landscaping, ecology, safety, drainage, design and overdevelopment grounds, while nearby owners supported the proposal.

“Public Representations Grimsby and Cleethorpes Civic Society - Objects due to overdevelopment of the site. Neighbour Representations The following neighbours object to the development: 25, 27, 29, 31B, 37, 39, 39A Humberston Avenue, Humberston 2 The Glade, New Waltham Object broadly on the following grounds: - Loss of privacy and other amenity issues including scale, noise and visual intrusion - Impact on existing landscaping and TPOs - Ecological impacts - Highways and…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two neighbours spoke against the proposal, and the architect spoke in support, highlighting changes to access, dwelling type and technical matters.

The vote and decision

Members approved the application with conditions after a proposal and seconder were recorded, with seven votes in favour and four against.

“Councillor Goodwin proposed that the application be approved with conditions.”

“(Note - the committee voted 7 for and 4 against for the application to be approved with conditions.)”

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