One dwelling and garage at The Homestead, Milton-under-Wychwood, Chipping Norton

What was proposed

The application sought a new dwelling, detached garage and associated works at The Homestead.

“Erection of a dwelling and detached garage with associated works (Amended plans received)”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site lies within the Cotswolds National Landscape and the Milton-under-Wychwood neighbourhood plan area.

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a new dwelling with associated works on land at The Homestead along Frog Lane in Milton under Wychwood.”

“The site is located within the Cotswolds National Landscape but does not fall within any other special designated areas of control. The site does fall within the Milton under Wychwood neighbourhood plan area.”

Officer report

Earlier development on the site

Two nearby dwellings were approved, while an earlier application for a dwelling and garage on this site was withdrawn over cramped development concerns.

“23/00603/FUL: Planning permission was granted for the 'Erection of two detached dwellings and associated works' on the land directly adjacent to this site. This application was approved by Members of the Uplands planning sub-committee contrary to the officer's recommendation at the time.”

“24/01155/FUL: An application for the 'Erection of a single dwelling and detached garage with associated works' on this site was withdrawn following your officers concerns that the development would be overly cramped to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area.”

Officer report

What residents said

Sixteen objections raised concerns about overdevelopment, the neighbourhood plan, access, road safety, disturbance, privacy, construction and drainage.

“A third dwelling on the site is considered overdevelopment, particularly following approval of the two current dwellings. • Development is seen as contrary to the Milton under Wychwood Neighbourhood Plan (Policy CH1), which seeks to protect open and green character and limit infill. • Does not address local housing needs and no community benefit. • Concerns raised that the site lies within the Cotswolds National Landscape, where urbanising development is inappropriate.”

“Headlights from cars exiting/parking would shine directly into neighbouring homes. • Prolonged construction activity (following existing two house build) would result in years of disruption • The proposal is seen as further urbanisation of a rural edge of village location. • The land previously formed part of an ancient orchard / grazing field, much of which has already been lost to the two new houses.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s agent spoke in support, referring to planning policies, the reduced footprint, the design and the absence of technical objections.

What members discussed

Members considered drainage, traffic safety, parking and construction traffic obstruction, and received satisfactory answers from the planning officer.

“Members debated the benefits and disadvantages of the application. Some of the concerns centred around drainage, traffic safety issues, parking matters and construction traffic causing obstruction. All the issues raised were addressed by the Planning Officer to Members` satisfaction.”

Minutes

The vote and decision

The Chair proposed approval, the Vice-Chair seconded it, and the committee approved the application in line with the officer recommendation.

“Approval of the application was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice-Chair.”

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved in line with the officer`s recommendation.”

Minutes