Six detached houses at Land At Ladbroke Road Bishops Itchington Southam

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to a legal agreement and conditions, finding the housing, economic and biodiversity benefits outweighed the identified harms.

“Conclusion This development is not without its compromises. I have identified harms or potential harms to the landscape, to the built environment and to the amenity of future residents. Against them must be weighed the public benefits of the development, chiefly its contribution to housing supply, together with its contribution to the local economy and to biodiversity.”

“Summary This development is acceptable in principle. Whilst I have identified some harms, I do not find that they “significantly and demonstrably” outweigh the development’s benefits. As such, I commend this development to the Committee, and recommend that planning permission be granted. RECOMMENDATION I make the following recommendation on the basis of the development plan, including the NDP, and other material considerations.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways concerns were resolved through revised plans, while ecology and rights of way officers supported the proposal subject to conditions.

“Third-party representations 17 objections received from 15 residents and the Campaign to Protect Rural England [CPRE], raising the following concerns. • Change from GP surgery originally proposed for site • Local housing oversupply • Lack of affordable housing • Impact on landscape character • Loss of agricultural land • Light pollution • Scale of development • Overlooking and privacy • Noise pollution • Subsidence / landslides • Increased traffic on narrow, busy road • …”

“SDC Housing Policy Off-site affordable housing contribution calculated; planning obligation required to secure (10.03.2026). SDC Waste & Recycling Advice provided on bin specifications and storage (09.05.2025). SDC Policy No response. WCC Ecology No objection subject to conditions securing habitat management and monitoring plan [HMMP] and implementation of protected species mitigation measures (21.05.2025).”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke for the application and a district ward member spoke at the meeting.

The committee vote

A motion to grant permission in line with the recommendation was proposed and seconded, then agreed unanimously.

“Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, a Motion of GRANT, subject to a Section 106 Agreement, in accordance with the recommendation detailed in the report, was proposed by Councillor Parry and seconded by Councillor Edden.”

Minutes

The final decision

Permission was granted subject to a Section 106 Agreement, 22 conditions and eight notes.

“That Planning Application 25/00787/FUL be GRANTED, subject to a Section 106 Agreement, and the following:”

“22 conditions contained in the report; and • 8 notes contained in the report.”

Minutes