110 affordable homes at Land North West Of Croft Way, Wymondham

“Applicant : [the applicant] Address : Land north west of Croft Way Wymondham Norfolk Proposal : Construction of 110 affordable dwellings and associated access, landscaping and infrastructure.”

“This application seeks full planning permission for the construction of 110 affordable dwellings and the associated access, landscaping and infrastructure, which includes roads, paths and drainage features.”

“The site adjoins the northeast edge of Wymondham and is currently a 6.74 hectare parcel of arable farmland. The vehicular access to the development will be via Croft Way to the south which ultimately connects to the relatively new roundabout on Norwich Common further to the south. The site is comparatively flat with boundaries delineated by vegetation comprising well established hedgerows interspersed with trees.”

“Neighbouring land uses include Wymondham Rugby Club to the west, arable agricultural land to the north and east and modern residential developments to the south and southwest. The dwellings at these developments include 2, 2½ and 3 storey buildings that have been finished with a varying palette of bricks, render, cladding and roof tiles.”

“The application is being reported to Committee in view of the planning history of the site and particularly since a previous application was refused by Committee in February 2020 and dismissed at appeal in June 2021. This will be considered further in the Assessment section of this report.”

“2019/0184 Outline application for the erection of up to 150 residential dwellings including affordable housing, with the provision of new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access from Norwich Common, incorporating open spaces, sustainable urban drainage systems, associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks Refused Appeal dismissed…”

“This application is proposing to meet an identified and evidenced need for affordable housing adjacent to Wymondham’s settlement boundary by providing a 100% affordable housing development that includes a range of different dwelling types to meet that need.”

“For the social objective, the delivery of a 100% affordable housing development that provides a range of dwelling types to meet an evidenced need while also contributing towards addressing the shortfall in housing supply is considered to be a significant benefit. The significant overprovision in open space on site is correspondingly a significant benefit that weighs in favour of the application.”

“Principle of development and planning history of the site • Housing mix, layout and appearance • Impact on the character and appearance of the area • Residential amenity • Highway safety and parking • Connectivity of the site…”

“Trees, hedgerows and ecology • Flood risk and drainage • Planning obligations…”

“Decision : Members voted unanimously to authorise the Assistant Director of Planning to approve subject to matters relating to nutrient neutrality being satisfactorily resolved, any updates needed following the publication of the new NPPF, subject to the satisfactory completion of a section 106 agreement and subject to conditions:”

“Time limit 2. In accordance with submitted plans 3. Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation 4. Submission of external materials for approval 5. Details of external lighting to be submitted for approval 6. Submission of detailed plans for roads, footways, street lighting, foul and surface water drainage 7. Completion of highway works before occupation of final dwelling 8. Construction of roads/footways to binder course level before any dwelling is occupied 9.”