Two new dwellings at 9 Moat Lane, Wickersley

“This application relates to an existing detached dormer bungalow located on Moat Lane at Wickersley adjacent to the entrance to Moatlands. The site comprises approximately 1,740 square metres with vehicular access directly from Moat Lane.”

“The site itself slopes gently upwards from the front to the rear with a gradual overall change of approximately 2 metres. There are a number of trees and bushes on site and some trees have been removed prior to the submission of this application.”

“There have been several applications relating to this site and the surrounding land and properties. The most relevant are:”

“RB2024/0506 - Erection of detached two storey dwelling with attached double garage – Withdrawn…”

“Currently have private rear garden, not overlooked in a quiet area with lovely views and natural light, the new dwellings will impact on all of this. • Rear windows do not comply with the required spacing distance to neighbours’ windows impacting on privacy, mental well-being and daylight levels. • Increased traffic on Moat Lane.”

“Represents a dense form of backland development which fails to preserve the character of the area and is contrary to the Wickersley Design Code. • Doesn’t meet the demand for smaller homes requested in the Wickersley Neighbourhood Plan • Will not adhere to Wickersley Design Code. • There is a predominance of bungalows in the locality and the existing bungalow should be replaced by a single storey dwelling.”

“(a) The applicant enter into a Unilateral Undertaking to ensure that Dwelling 1 is constructed within five years of the occupation of Dwelling 2.”

“(b) That subject to the signing of the Unilateral Undertaking, planning permission be granted for the reasons adopted by Members at the meeting and subject to the relevant conditions listed in the submitted report.”