Three self-build dwellings at Land west of English Rose, King Street, East Halton, Immingham

“The site is set within Environment Agency flood zone 1. ASSESSMENT The site and proposal This application seeks outline planning permission to construct three detached self-build dwellings with all matters reserved for future consideration. The application site and the adjoining land to the north is a former layer chicken farm, primarily for egg production, on King Street, East Halton.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 7/1974/0362: Erect two new poultry houses and make extensions to two existing ones, and construct a vehicular access – approved 14 November 1974 7/1985/0397: Erect three detached dwellings – approved 1 August 1985 7/1988/1047: Outline planning permission for three dwellings – approved 23 February 1989. SITE CONSTRAINTS • The application site is partly outside the development boundary of East Halton.”

“In considering the principle of development, the proposal is a departure from the adopted development plan, conflicting with policies which aim to strictly control development outside defined development boundaries to protect the character of the open countryside. Notwithstanding the development plan policies set out above, the NPPF is a material consideration when determining planning applications.”

“…proposal is set in flood zone 1 and would not affect any designated heritage asset. The proposal would make effective use of the land and a secure well-designed place subject to satisfactory design at reserved matters stage. The site has benefitted twice from permission for residential development in the past. The policy conflict is considered to result in minimal harm given the above assessment.”

“North Lincolnshire Core Strategy: CS1 Spatial strategy for North Lincolnshire CS2 Delivering more sustainable development CS3 Development limits CS5 Delivering quality design in North Lincolnshire CS7 Overall housing provision CS8 Spatial distribution of housing sites CS17 Biodiversity CS19 Flood risk Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document: PS1 Presumption in favour of sustainable development CONSULTATIONS Local…”

“The LHA has no objections or concerns subject to meeting the recommended planning conditions. Flood risk and drainage The proposed site is situated within SFRA flood zone 1 and is therefore a suitable location for development. The proposal has been reviewed by the LLFA. Planning conditions are…”

“It was then moved by Cllr C Ross and seconded by Cllr C Sherwood –”

“That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained within the officer’s report.”