35 homes at Land East Of Stocks Hill, Bawburgh

“Applicant’s Name: Crocus Homes Limited Site Address Land east of Stocks Hill Bawburgh Norfolk Proposal Development of 35 dwellings and associated infrastructure, access, parking and landscaping…”

“This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of 35 dwellings and associated infrastructure, access, parking and landscaping on land to the east of Stocks Hill in Bawburgh.”

“The site has an area of 2.22 hectares and forms part of an agricultural field. It is located to the south of the historic core of Bawburgh and is opposite the village hall, which is located on the western side of Stocks Hill. Residential properties adjoin the site to the north and south and are also located on the opposite side of Stocks Hill either side of the village hall.”

“In the front section of the site, levels are relatively even but towards the rear, there is a slight decline in levels. Beyond the site, levels gradually drop down into the Yare Valley to the east in the direction of the A47 and Stocks Hill drops down into the historic core of the village.”

“For the social objective, the delivery of a range of homes (which includes affordable housing) at a medium sized development that has the potential to be delivered relatively quickly and contribute towards addressing the shortfall in housing supply is considered to be a significant benefit. The provision of a foot/cycle link to the rear of the primary school is a moderate benefit for residents and any children wishing to access the school from the south.”

“From the above, it is recognised that there will be some adverse impacts arising from the development but on the other hand, there will be benefits. When applying paragraph 11(d) of the NPPF and exercising the tilted balance, I do not consider that the adverse impacts are significant and demonstrable enough to outweigh the benefits when exercising the tilted balance. Combined, the economic, social and environmental benefits decisively outweigh the identified harms.”

“Decision : Members voted unanimously to authorise the Assistant Director (Planning) to approve subject to matters relating to nutrient neutrality being satisfactorily resolved, subject to the satisfactory completion of a section 106 agreement, subject to the conditions listed below and following expiry of the press notice.”

“1.Time limit – 5YHLS 2.In accordance with submitted drawings and documents 3.External materials to be submitted for approval 4.Details of external lighting to be submitted for approval 5.Implementation of landscaping scheme 6.Submission of a footpath delivery scheme to school 7.Construction Environment Management Plan 8.Ecological enhancements 9.Submission of HMMP 10.Implementation of HMMP 11.Submission of BNG monitoring reports 12.Construction Management Plan 13.Air Source…”