Two self-build dwellings at Corner House, Thornton Curtis

What was proposed

Outline permission was sought for two dwellings: one self-build market home and one affordable house, with detailed matters reserved for later.

“ASSESSMENT Site description and proposal Outline planning permission is sought to erect two dwellings comprising a self-build market dwelling and an affordable house, with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration at Corner House, 2 Main Street, Thornton Curtis. The site is within the development boundary of Thornton Curtis.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers considered the residential principle acceptable because the site was an infill opportunity within the development boundary and recommended approval with conditions.

“Policy H5 (part H), among other criteria, requires that all new housing developments should ensure the conservation and retention of historic, archaeological, landscape, nature conservation importance or existing features which make an important contribution to the character or other amenity of the site or the surrounding area. The site is located within the development boundary, in a residential area.”

Officer report

Public and parish views

Eight public responses raised concerns including swifts, traffic, character, neighbouring amenity, privacy, parking and construction noise; the parish supported the proposal in principle with cautions.

“T1 Location of development T2 Access to development T19 Car parking provision and standards LC5 Species protection H1 Housing development hierarchy H5 New housing development H8 Housing design and housing mix 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 CS6 Historic environment CS7 Overall…”

“impacts on swifts • vehicular traffic • impact on the character of the area in terms of the street scene • amenity impact on 4 and 6 Main Street • impact on the street scene • privacy • parking provision • construction noise. PARISH COUNCIL”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent said the modest proposal complied with policy, respected local character, and could address the limited concerns through conditions.

The committee vote

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

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

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

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