One new dwelling at 4 The Green Lane, Leigh

“- 25/00621/FUL Date expired 19 August 2025 Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of new dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated curtilage, landscaping, access, parking and other associated works.”

“As the Council cannot demonstrate the necessary housing supply at this time and has failed to deliver housing in appropriate quantities over a number of years, the tilted balance of NPPF paragraph 11d) is relevant. In this instance, the tilted balance is engaged. There are no protected assets, as listed in footnote 7, that provide a strong reason for refusing the development in this instance.”

“Conclusion 82 Overall, the development would deliver one additional home, which would positively contribute to the supply of housing in the District in the context of an ongoing shortfall. The proposal is policy compliant, subject to condition. In accordance with Paragraph 11(d) of the NPPF, the development would not conflict with policies for the protection of areas or assets of particular importance (e.g. the Conservation Area, areas of flood risk).”

“The site in question is a few metres outside the 250-metre buffer requiring a contaminated land assessment. In this instance the applicant does not appear to require a contaminated land assessment. KCC Archaeology - No comment received. Representations 32 None received…”

“Members considered the proposal, which sought planning permission for the demolition of existing garage and erection of new dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated curtilage, landscaping, access, parking and other associated works. This application was referred to the Development Management Committee in accordance with the Constitution, as the red line included some land owned by Sevenoaks District Council.”

“Members’ attention was brought to the agenda papers and the late observations sheet, which did not amend the recommendation.”

“Resolved: that planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions: 1) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.”

“12) The development shall be built in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Measures within section 9.0 of the Flood Risk Assessment (Meridian; June 2025). All mitigation measures shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development. All hard landscaping built on site must be made of permeable materials. In the interest minimising the impact from flooding in accordance with National Planning Policy Framework.”