Traffic island and crossing at Home Farm Land Off A423 Southam

What was proposed

The application proposed a traffic island, pedestrian crossing, road tie-in, footways, cycleways and associated works serving up to 217 homes.

“Application Ref. 25/00347/FUL Site Address: Home Farm, Land off A423, Southam Description of Development: Provision of new traffic island, pedestrian crossing, tie in and associated works to deliver up to 217 houses with all matters reserved. Applicant: Kler Group Limited Reason for Referral to Committee:”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier proposals for housing were dismissed, while a related outline application for up to 217 homes had a resolution to grant permission.

“Proposal Decision and date 25/00346/OUT Outline planning application for up to 217 dwellings, public open space, together with landscaping and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved) Pending consideration – Resolution to grant at planning committee 26.8.26 (submitted simultaneously with the application the subject of this report) 15/04305/OUT Outline application for the erection of up to 240 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access Refused 20.10.2016…”

“The application the subject of this report has been submitted simultaneously with application ref. 25/00346/OUT seeking outline planning permission for the residential development that this application seeks to serve.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because housing, economic, biodiversity, walking and cycling benefits would outweigh moderate adverse effects and policy conflicts.

“There would be economic benefits arising from the construction phase and the boost to the local economy from future occupants if this application was permitted to ensure the delivery of residential development. I consider that these benefits carry moderate weight.”

“The proposed development would provide benefits that carry substantial weight in terms an application for highways works that ultimately facilitate the delivery of market and affordable housing. There would also be economic and BNG benefits which have moderate weight. Public outreach in the archaeological mitigation also carries limited weight.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and most technical consultees had no objection subject to conditions, while the landscaping officer objected because of potential local landscape harm.

“No objection (28.7.26 & 26.8.26) with 3no. conditions and notes…”

“Objection (11.6.25) with concern on potential adverse impact on the local landscape…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The speakers included representatives of the town council, an adjoining ward member, the agent and the ward member.

The committee vote

After considering the application and representations, members proposed approval in line with the recommendation and voted unanimously.

“Updates since the preparation of the Officer’s report were circulated to the Committee as set out on the attached sheet.”

“Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, a Motion of GRANT, in accordance with the recommendation detailed in the report, was proposed by Councillor Keighley and seconded by Councillor Fleming.”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was granted subject to the 20 conditions and seven notes listed in the report.

“That Planning Application 25/00347/FUL be GRANTED subject to the following:”

“20 conditions contained in the report; and • 7 notes contained in the report.”

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