107 dwellings at Land Off Low Eggborough Road, Eggborough

“The Assistant Director Planning – Community Development Services sought determination of a planning application for the demolition of the farmhouse and agricultural buildings and the subsequent erection of 107 dwellings together with the creation of a new access onto Low Eggborough Road, internal roads, landscaping, drainage and the formation of an emergency access onto the A19 at land off Low Eggborough Road, Eggborough, North Yorkshire.”

“The officer recommendation was that planning permission be granted; however, the motion did not receive a proposer.”

“The Principal Planning Officer presented the report and highlighted that since the agenda pack had been published three additional objections had been received and a [name withheld] had provided a sworn affidavit confirming that he acted for some of the site landowners and restated the case already made by the applicant regarding why he considered the proposed access arrangements acceptable.”

“The agent, Mark Lane, spoke on behalf of the applicant, in support of the application.”

“Requested clarification on whether the build out proposed on Low Eggborough Road was before or after the proposed access to the site. • In terms of the affordable housing, it was queried whether the Affordable Housing Officer found the mix of houses acceptable.”

“Members were of the opinion that the Highways Officer would be able to explain, on site, how they considered that the proposed mitigation measures were appropriate and acceptable in addressing the identified highways issues. Furthermore, Members considered that a site visit would enable them to make a more balanced and informed assessment of the proposals.”

“That consideration of the planning application be DEFERRED pending a committee site visit.”

“A vote was taken, and the motion was carried unanimously.”