Two self-build homes at Land adjacent to 108 Akeferry Road, Graizelound

What was proposed

Planning permission was sought for two self-build dwellings: a two-storey house and a dormer bungalow, each with an integral garage.

“Site is too small to accommodate two detached dwellings and is being overdeveloped. A two-storey house would be constructed next to a bungalow resulting in loss of privacy. It is not in keeping with the character of the area and represents a risk of flooding. The drainage strategy makes reference to the watercourse at the rear of the site but it is a dry ditch constructed to catch any run-off from the farmer’s field.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY PA/2021/1062: Outline planning permission to erect two detached dwellings with all matters reserved for subsequent consideration – approved with conditions 15/09/2021. CONSTRAINTS • The proposed dwellings are wholly within the development boundary of Graizelound but the curtilage of the dwellings lies outside the boundary.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site lies between existing homes, within a flood zone and historic landscape area, with the dwellings mainly inside Graizelound’s development boundary.

“The main issues in determining this application are: • principle of development • impact on the character and appearance of the area • residential amenity • highway safety • flood risk and drainage • ecology. Principle of development The proposed dwellings are predominantly within the development boundary of Graizelound but the curtilage of the dwellings lies outside the boundary as defined in the Housing and Employment Land Allocations DPD.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal sustainable infill development that would not harm character, amenity, highway safety or flooding interests if conditioned.

“Impact on the character and appearance of the area Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy states that new developments should be well designed and appropriate for their context and contribute to creating a sense of place, with any proposed development needing to respect the character and appearance of the local area.”

“Conclusion The two dwellings proposed are not considered to have any adverse impact on character, setting, highway safety or residential amenity. The proposed dwellings fall predominantly within the development boundary, with the curtilage of the site sitting outside it.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways, flood risk and historic environment consultees raised no objection subject to conditions, while environmental protection required contamination safeguards.

“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 CONSULTATIONS Local Highway Authority (LHA): Reviewing the information provided, there appear to be acceptable visibility splays, and adequate…”

“Environmental Protection: Residential development is a sensitive end use and historic mapping indicates previous unknown structures and hardstanding on site. Therefore, there is the potential for contamination to be present on site, such as made ground and PAHs, and a condition is recommended in respect of land contamination. Archaeology: The site lies within the Area of Special Historic Landscape Interest of the Isle of Axholme (local plan policy LC14).”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector spoke for himself and neighbours, while the applicant explained that the homes would accommodate family members living next to each other.

Members’ discussion

Councillors considered that the proposed conditions addressed concerns about runoff and flooding, and one member supported permission after the site visit.

“Councillor C Ross believed that contained with the planning officers report were conditions that would address the neighbours concerns about fluvial run off and flooding.”

“Councillor C Patterson agreed that following the site visit, she would be voting to grant planning permission.”

Minutes

The committee vote

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

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

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

Minutes