Two semi-detached homes at Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe

What was proposed

Permission was sought for two semi-detached houses with parking and private rear gardens.

“Building two residential properties on this location would prevent this. • The subsequent improvements would outweigh any concerns regarding highways, parking or other matters. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY PA/2018/247 Outline planning permission with all matters reserved to erect a dwelling – approved with conditions 10/04/2018 PA/2022/102 Outline planning permission to erect a single dwelling with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration – approved with conditions…”

“Planning permission is sought to erect a pair of semi- detached houses with associated off-street parking space and private gardens to the rear.”

Officer report

Consultation and public views

Highways raised concerns about fitting two homes and parking on the site, while drainage accepted the proposal subject to conditions and one objection cited loss of light.

“Having looked at our GIS and the submitted site plan, the two don’t appear to match up and it is unclear whether the proposals encroach on the adopted highway. We therefore have concerns about two dwellings in this location. However, we would have no objection to one dwelling. LLFA Drainage: The proposed development lies within Flood Zone 1, which is classified as being at low risk of flooding in accordance with the Environment Agency’s Flood Map for Planning.”

“Environmental Protection: This application for residential development is a sensitive end use. The site is on a former residential garage which likely includes the presence of made ground. There is, therefore, the potential for the site to have been impacted by contamination. This may include metals, PAHs, petroleum hydrocarbons and asbestos.”

Officer report

What was said at committee

The applicant challenged report inaccuracies and supported smaller brownfield homes, while a councillor said the parking arrangement was implausible and the proposal was over-development.

The vote and decision

A motion to refuse permission in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and carried.

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

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

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