73 dwellings at Fieldside Nurseries, Fieldside, Crowle

The site and surroundings

The site is a former plant nursery with greenhouses, sheds, hardstanding and fields, beside homes and a primary school.

“2/1995/0911 Erection of an extension to a glasshouse – approved with conditions 09/02/1996 2/1994/0981 Erection of a glasshouse in connection with horticulture – approved with conditions 08/02/1995 2/1992/0754 Erection of an additional glasshouse – approved with conditions 20/11/1992 2/1982/0694 Erect a farm and horticultural store – approved with conditions 29/03/1983 2/1979/0702 Erection of an extension to greenhouse – approved with…”

“There are residential properties to the east, north and south of the site, and a primary school adjoins the site on its western side. Crowle market place and town centre are further to the west. The site is within flood zone 1. The site extends to 2.06 hectares in area; it is predominantly allocated as a housing site under policy CROH-1 for 86 dwellings and the site rises gradually from south to north.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered spacious, suitably designed and landscaped, with parking, amenity space, drainage and separation distances.

“…pedestrian safety. Notwithstanding this, Highways have considered the layout of the proposed development at this reserved matters stage and raised no objection to the proposed application on grounds of highway or pedestrian safety.”

“The local planning authority is of the opinion that this development can be successfully assimilated into this part of Crowle and the plans show each dwelling will have sufficient off-street parking and private amenity space provision, that sufficient separation distances to proposed and existing dwellings can be achieved and a means of surface water attenuation to serve the development can be accommodated. Based on the above, the application is recommended for approval.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and the Environment Agency raised no objection, while conservation, ecology and drainage matters were addressed through design or conditions.

“H8 Housing design and housing mix H10 Public open space provision in new housing development LC5 Species protection LC6 Habitat creation T1 Location of development T2 Access to development T19 Car parking provision and standards HE2 Development in conservation areas HE9 Archaeological excavation North Lincolnshire Core Strategy: CS1 Spatial strategy for North Lincolnshire CS2 Delivering more sustainable development CS5 Delivering quality…”

“Humberside Fire and Rescue: It is a requirement that adequate access for firefighting is provided to all buildings or extensions to buildings. Environment Agency: We have no objection to the reserved matters application. As noted in our response to the outline application PA/2020/1790, the site levels appear to be above the critical flood level in this area.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant supported the proposal, while Councillor Bint raised concerns about housing mix, layout, pumping, parking and access.

Committee discussion

Councillors discussed access problems, road blocking, parking, the school, local character and whether the proposal would enhance the area.

“Cllr Ross stated that, during the Committee’s site visit, it was apparent that there were issues with access and the blocking of the road, and that further development would worsen the situation. Cllr Ross stated that, in her opinion, the development didn’t enhance the local area and was not I keeping with nearby housing.”

Minutes