26 homes at Thriplow Farm, Lodge Road, Thriplow

“Executive summary 1.1 The application seeks planning permission for the demolition of Thriplow Grain Store and erection of 26 homes with access from Fowlmere Road, landscaping and associated infrastructure.”

“To the north and west of the site lies open fields. To the south lies an existing garage and other agricultural buildings. To the east lies the Thriplow Cricket Ground. 3. The proposal 3.1 The application is seeking planning permission for the demolition of Thriplow Grain Store and erection of 26 homes with access from Fowlmere Road, landscaping and associated infrastructure.”

“Table 2 Consultee summary 2. Site description and context 2.1 The site which lies on the western edge of Thriplow is 1.23ha in size. It is located to the south of Fowlmere Road and west of Lodge Road and it currently comprises a collection of agricultural buildings and hardstanding. The site is relatively flat and is bounded by hedgerows and trees along the northern boundary.”

“A new vehicular access would be created along Fowlmere Road with the principal road of the development running from north to south before turning eastwards. A pedestrian access would be provided along Lodge Road to link with a proposed footway on Fowlmere Road. The scheme is proposing 4no. two storey detached and 5no. two storey terraced dwellings fronting the new access road, 7no. two storey terraced dwellings in two blocks front Lodge Road and Fowlmere Road; and 8no.”

“Assessment 10.1 From the consultation responses and representations received and from an inspection of the site and the surroundings, the key issues are: - Principle of development - Housing provision - Design, layout, scale and landscaping - Impact on Green Belt - Trees - Heritage assets - Carbon reduction and sustainable design - Biodiversity - Water management and flood risk - Highway safety and transport impacts - Car and cycle parking - Amenity - Third party…”

“Lead Local Flood Authority- No Objection 6.24 Following amended information, no objection in principle as the submitted documents demonstrate that surface water from development can be managed through the use of an attenuation tank, permeable paving and a swale. Request conditions relating to detailed surface water drainage scheme and construction works surface water run off scheme.”

“Tree Officer- No Objection 6.30 A few low to moderate trees will require removal which are of low amenity value. No objection subject to compliance with the tree protection measures. Urban Design Officer - Object 6.31 The new design features a large access area to link between Lodge Road and the parking area. This can encourage anti-social behaviour.”

“Those in objection have raised the following issues: • Character, appearance and scale: o Houses facing the green should appear more agricultural in appearance o Too urban in appearance o Not in keeping with the village o Landscaping along boundaries needs to be softer o More landscaping required within the site • Density and overdevelopment: o Number of dwellings is greater than neighbourhood plan • Lack of affordable housing o No family units • Residential amenity…”

“Highway safety: o Lodge Road and Farm Lane used by pedestrians/cyclists extra vehicles would make it unsafe o Proposed access too narrow o Highway safety during construction o Outdated traffic information • Car parking and parking stress: o Insufficient parking provision o Car ports and garages would be converted under permitted development rights • Drainage and flooding: o Overloaded sewage system o Concern about surface water flooding o Ground and surface water drainage…”

“In response to members’ questions: i. The Delivery Manager referred to section 19.3 of the officer’s report which considered the issue of foul water. It was highlighted that Anglian Water had a legal duty to provide developers with a right to connect into a public sewer.”

“During debate the Committee considered the following issues: i. The provision of affordable housing. ii. Some members expressed concerns around the density of the site. iii. Foul water issues and spills from Foxton Water Recycling Centre. iv. Condition 11 which had been requested by Anglian Water if the application was considered for approval. v.”

“By 6 votes in favour (Councillors Peter Fane, Corinne Garvie, Tumi Hawkins, Lisa Redrup, James Rixon, Peter Sandford) and 2 votes against (Councillors Heather Williams and Richard Williams), and 1 abstention (Councillor Eileen Wilson) the Committee approved the application as per the officer recommendation subject to: • The planning conditions set out in the officer’s report with minor amendments to the conditions as drafted delegated to officers; and • Additional conditions…”

“Planning Committee Wednesday, 11 February 2026 a. EV charging b. The protection of green space iii. The satisfactory completion of a Section 106 Agreement which includes the Heads of Terms (HoT’s) as set out in the officer’s report, subject to the removal of the £150 contribution towards the County Council monitoring, with minor amendments to the Heads of Terms delegated to officers; and iv.”

“Having taken into account the provisions of the development plan, NPPF and NPPG guidance, the statutory requirements of section 66(1) and section 72(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, the views of statutory consultees and wider stakeholders, as well as all other material planning considerations, the proposed development is recommended for approval. 28.”

“-A deadline for completion of the S106 agreement by 6 th May 2026 (date being 12 weeks later). If the S106 is not completed within this period, delegated authority is given to officers to refuse the application based on…”