Two dwellinghouses at Land At Hawthorn Avenue, Crindledyke, Newmains

“The application seeks to amend a previous planning permission for two detached single storey houses with associated garages, access and land engineering works. The house types retain a similar layout to that initially approved, accommodating 3 bedrooms, the overall height of the proposed dwellings would effectively be lower by approx. 0.5m. In addition, the dwelling to be located to the eastern edge of the site is proposed to move approx.”

“Within the curtilage each house would have a single garage, they are proposed to be built alongside each other as a semi-detached pair. The houses would still be accessed by a shared private drive continuing from the car park at the end of Hawthorn Drive. One house would face north-west towards the rear of houses on Bonkle Road, while the other would face south-west along Hawthorn Avenue.”

“The application relates to an area of undeveloped land at the end of Hawthorn Avenue, on the southern edge of Newmains. It borders the back gardens of houses on Bonkle Road to the north west, a small parking area and further undeveloped land to the south west (with houses on Hawthorn Avenue and a playing field a short distance beyond), and the steep-sided valley of the Auchter Water / Crindledyke Burn to the east.”

“An application for outline planning permission (02/01056/OUT) for residential development of a substantially larger 1.5ha site along the western side of the Auchter Water burn, of which the current application site forms a part, was called in by the Scottish Ministers and refused in 2004 on the grounds that the site was within the Green Belt and a SINC.”

“Subsequent to the above applications planning permission was granted by the Committee on 12 September 2024 for the erection of two single storey 3 bedroom houses.”

“The principle of the development was approved by permission 24/00709/FUL and this permission can still be implemented. However, the changes proposed by this application, including the repositioning of one of the dwellings would reduce the amount of fill required due to the current levels of the most easterly plot and is considered to be an acceptable change to the approved permission.”

“Due to the proposed change to the location of the easterly plot (although considered minor) the Coal Authority was reconsulted. Coal Mining Remediation Authority has no objection to the application.”

“It was also considered appropriated to reconsult NLC Protective Services, who have confirmed that it has no objection subject to a condition requiring that comprehensive site investigation for potential contaminated land be submitted and approved prior to development commencing. This process is underway.”

“Following the standard neighbour notification and press advert no objections to the planning application were received.”

“The proposed houses would be positioned behind existing bungalows on Bonkle Road, but they would not be readily visible from that street. Rather, the houses would effectively become an eastward extension of Hawthorn Avenue, with its existing two-storey terraced houses. There is a mixture of house types and sizes in the surrounding area and the design and layout of the proposal is not considered to conflict with the amenity or character of the adjoining residential area.”

“It is considered that the changes to the previous approval are relatively minor in nature and do not warrant a reassessment of the previous policy position. The previous layout can still be undertaken however the applicant is looking to reduce the underbuilding required for the easterly dwelling and it is not considered that the changes will cause detriment to the surrounding area. Accordingly, it is recommended that permission be granted for this amended layout.”

“25/00819/AMD Applicant: Nethan Access Development/Locus: Erection of Two Dwellinghouses: Amendment Permission 24/00709/FUL Land at: Hawthorn Avenue Crindledyke Newmains Decision: Grant…”