Three detached bungalows at Land To Rear Of 22 And 24 Manor Road, Penn, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The application proposed one three-bedroom detached bungalow and two two-bedroom detached bungalows, with access between two existing houses.

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant subject to conditions. Application site 2.1 The application site is the land to the rear of 22 and 24 Manor Road, Penn. The properties are bay fronted detached houses situated in a predominantly residential area and in a street scene characterised by detached properties of differing designs. Manor Road is a narrow road which links Mount Road to Penn Road (A449), a primary route in and out of Wolverhampton City Centre.”

“Application details 3.1 The proposal is for the erection of one, three bed detached bungalow and two, two bed detached bungalows with access between the existing houses 22 and 24 Manor Road. The proposal provides private rear amenity for the proposed bungalows along with parking for the bungalows and numbers 22 and 24 Manor Road on the application site. Relevant policy documents 3.1 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Eight objections raised concerns about overdevelopment, light, construction disturbance, drainage, neighbours, wildlife, trees, traffic, access and refuse arrangements.

“The main causes for concerns were: • Overdevelopment • Loss of light • Disturbance during construction • Drainage concerns/Flood risk • Impact on neighbouring amenities • Impact of wildlife, badgers and loss of trees • Access and increase in traffic…”

“Access for refuse, bins and emergency services 5.0 Legal implications 5.1 The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government planning policies in England and how these should be applied. In assessing and determining planning applications, local planning authorities should determine planning applications in accordance with their Local Plan and relevant planning policies unless material considerations determine otherwise.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planning officer outlined the report and said an additional objection had been received after the agenda was published.

Committee discussion

The committee considered the report, and the recommendation was moved and seconded.

“Councillor Sweet moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Brookfield seconded the recommendations.”

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The committee’s decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions, including materials, drainage, levels, landscaping, operational hours, charging points and restricted extensions.

“Resolved: That planning application 23/01357/FUL be granted subject to conditions, including:”

“Submission of materials • Drainage details • Levels • Landscape details • Operational hours during development • Electric recharging points • Restrict extensions…”

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