One self-build dwelling at Myrtle Cottage, Gretton, Cheltenham

What was proposed

The application sought technical approval for one self-build dwelling with associated landscaping following permission in principle.

“Full application details are available to view online at: 24/00675/FUL | Application for Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling with associated landscaping (pursuant to Permission in Principle application ref: 23/00637/PIP) | Myrtle Cottage Gretton Road Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EP”

“Application for Technical Details Consent for the erection of 1no. self-build dwelling with associated landscaping (pursuant to Permission in Principle application ref: 23/00637/PIP)”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site was agricultural land outside the settlement boundary, within the Cotswolds National Landscape and near the Gretton conservation area.

“This application relates to Mrytle Cottage; specifically, an area measuring some 0.5ha to the south of the main dwelling. The land inclines steeply in a southerly direction, towards Cups Hill and can be accessed by two means; both via Gretton Road to the north. The site comprises agricultural land which is divided into small parcels with hedgerows, trees, tracks, structures and a pond.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The parish council objected, while highways and conservation officers raised no objections; ecology and drainage advice required conditions.

“Gretton Parish Council - Objection. County Highways - No objection. Conservation Officer - No objection. Ecology - No objection subject to appropriate conditions. Drainage Engineer - No objection subject to appropriate conditions. Cotswold National Landscape - No comment/standing advice.”

Officer report

What residents said

Residents objected over appearance, traffic, privacy, flooding, drainage, access rights, solar glare, services and construction disruption.

“A site notice was put up on site and neighbour notifications were posted, and a consultation period of 21 days was carried out. A number of objections from 2 households have been received. The main points are summerised below: • Design and visual appearance • Highway safety- traffic, parking • Impact on Conservation Area • Overlooking, privacy • Pollution and disturbance • Risk of flooding • In the Planning Proposal document it states under ownership certificates that a…”

“Neighbours were re-consulted regarding the revisions made to the design of the proposal. One objection comment was received. The main points are summerised below: • There is a discrepancy on the proposed roof plan. It says that there are solar panels to the south west facing roofs but the plan suggests south east as well.”

Officer report

What the agent said

The applicant’s agent said the principle was settled, the design had been refined, and technical matters had been addressed with officers.

The committee’s decision

Authority was delegated to permit the application, subject to conditions, amended conditions and agreements securing the self-build element.

“It was proposed and seconded that authority be delegated to the Director: Growth to permit the application in accordance with the Officer recommendation. The proposer of the motion indicated that he was happy to support the application but wished it to be noted that a robust surface water drainage system would be required as Gretton already suffered badly from surface water flooding and there would be significant run-off from the hillside.”

“Upon being put down to the vote, it was RESOLVED That authority be DELEGATED to the Director: Growth to PERMIT the application, subject to the conditions as set out in the Committee report, as amended by Conditions 20 and 21 as set out in the Additional Representations Sheet, and subject to completion of Section 106 Agreements in relation to securing the self-build element of the development.”

Minutes