Up to nine homes at Land At The Junction With Back Lane, Sandy Lane, Newburgh

“The permission in principle consent route is an alternative way of obtaining planning permission for housing-led development which separates the consideration of matters of principle for proposed development from the technical detail of the development.”

“Planning in principle is sought for the erection of up to 9 no. dwellings. All details relating to the external appearance, design, access, landscaping, siting and other technical / environmental matters are not relevant to the current PIP application and will be dealt with by a second planning application for approval of technical details under a Technical Details Consent.”

“The application site relates to land at the junction where Back Lane meets Sandy Lane. There is no existing access to the site.”

“The site is located within the designated Green Belt boundaries as defined in the Local Plan.”

“2004/0990 Erection of one pair of semi-detached houses for farm workers. Refused…”

“Grey belt land is defined as land in the Green Belt, comprising previously land and/or any other land that, in either case, does not strongly contribute to certain purposes (a, b and d) of the Green Belt identified in paragraph 143 of the NPPF. 'Grey Belt' excludes land where the application of the policies relating to the areas or assets in footnote 7 (other than Green Belt) would provide a strong reason for refusing or restricting development.”

“In addition to the above assessment, the definition of grey belt excludes land where the application of the policies relating to the areas or assets in footnote 7 (other than Green Belt). Footnote 7 includes land with flood risk. Mapping shows that the site is within flood zone 1 and is not within a location subject to the climate change scenario.”

“Drainage Engineer (06/11/2025) - I have no objections to the proposed development at this location in principle subject to a satisfactory FRA and Drainage Strategy will be submitted for further comments at the detailed design (next stage) planning application submission…”

“The application received several letters from neighbouring residents, as well as Newburgh Parish Council, objecting to the application, raising concerns including;”

“Errors and queries regarding the Application • Impact on the Green Belt and the precedent for future development • Unsustainable Location • Loss of agricultural land • Historic and Archaeology Impact • Impact on the Conservation Area • Flood risk and lack of assessment or drainage strategy • Impact on highway safety, parking and traffic • Impact on Environmental Health (Noise, Air, etc.) • Impact on Ecology • Lack of information (technical details)”

“The Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services submitted a report on planning application 2025/0883/PIP, relating to Land at the junction of Sandy Lane and Back Lane, Newburgh.”

“RESOLVED: That planning application 2025/0883/PIP be refused against officer recommendation, on Green Belt grounds in absence of very special circumstances. Wording to be agreed with Councillors Fowler and Pope.”