7 dwellings at Land At Chequers Road, Tharston

“Applicant’s Name: Mr and [name withheld] Land at Chequers Road, Tharston, Norfolk Proposal Outline planning permission for the erection of 7 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access…”

“The application seeks outline planning permission for the erection of 7 dwellings at land off Chequers Road in Tharston. Approval is sought for the access with all other matters reserved.”

“The site, which measures approximately 0.48 hectares, is predominantly a rectangular parcel of land that lies adjacent to but outside of the defined development boundary for Long Stratton and Tharston. The site is currently used as a paddock for exercising horses.”

“The site lies to the rear (west) of three detached dwellings (approved under application 2018/0877). Tharston Industrial Estate lies to the north of the site and there are mature trees and hedging on the northern boundary. To the northeast there is a stable building linked to the paddocks which is due to be demolished as part of the application.”

“It is therefore recommended to authorise the Assistant Director (Planning) to approve the application subject to securing nutrient mitigation, the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure GIRAMS and subject to the conditions set out below.”

“Recommendation: Authorise the Assistant Director (Planning) to approve subject to nutrient mitigation being secured, the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure GIRAMS and the following conditions:”

“The Parish Council supports the application.”

“No objections subject to BNG metric being amended.”

“A joint objection letter has been received from No’s 1, 2 and 3 Whymark’s Walk. Later a separate response from just No.1 Whymark’s Walk has been received supporting the scheme. The concerns raised can be summarised as below:”

“Surface water overflow is piped outside out property which would be within the proposed boundaries of our dwellings. Concerns as to who is responsible for leakage / blockage • New dwellings being overbearing due to close proximity • Could properties be moved further from our properties to allow a green space (between 4-7m) between existing and proposed dwellings? • Loss of privacy – from overlooking of rear windows and back gardens • Loss of light • If approved we request…”

“Principle of development Accessibility and sustainability Design and layout Impact on residential amenity Access and highway safety Impact on the character of the area Impact on trees Ecology and biodiversity Flood risk and drainage The impact upon habitat sites…”

“Members should note that due to the changes in the December 2024 NPPF the Greater Norwich authorities are not currently claiming a 5-Year Housing Land Supply (currently 4.85 years). As a consequence of not being able to demonstrate a 5-Year Housing Land Supply, regard must be had to the requirements of NPPF paragraph 11d), which states that:”

“Outline planning permission for the erection of 7 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access.”

“Members voted unanimously to authorise the Assistant Director (Planning) to approve subject to nutrient mitigation being secured, the completion of a Unilateral Undertaking to secure GIRAMS and the following conditions:”