Up to 11 self-build homes at Land South Of Manor Close, Wolviston

“Outline Planning permission is sought for the erection of up to 11no self-build plots with all matters reserved except access.”

“The application site is an existing paddock that lies to the southern edge of Wolviston Village, to the south of Manor Close. The site is flat, roughly square in shape and for the most part enclosed by landscaping/hedgerows.”

“To the north of the site are the residential properties of Manor Close, a cul-de-sac currently serving 9 dwellings. To the east is Wolviston Road with open farmland to the south and west.”

“As members have previously been informed; the Council cannot demonstrate a 5 year supply and the application will need to be determined in accordance with Paragraph 11 of the NPPF which states “for decision-taking this means approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay; where there are no relevant development plan policies, or the policies which are most important for determining the application are out-of-date , granting permission…”

“However the approach of Policy SD3 in seeking to control the principle of development beyond settlement boundaries is more restrictive than the approach set out in the Framework. The balancing of harm against benefit is a defining characteristic of the Framework’s overall approach embodied in the presumption in favour of sustainable development.”

“A motion was moved and seconded that the item 25/1514/OUT Land South of Manor Close, Wolviston be deferred to a future meeting of Planning Committee to enable additional information relating to the Council’s five-year housing supply to be provided…”

“A vote took place and the motion was carried.”