Four detached dwellings at 6 Perton Grove, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

An outline application proposed four four-bedroom detached homes with parking, using the existing access, while other details remained reserved.

“Planning application no. 25/00326/OUT Site 6 Perton Grove, Wolverhampton, WV6 8DH Proposal Outline application for the erection of four, 4bed detached dwellings…”

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant subject to conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 The application site comprises a large detached dwelling with outbuildings situated in the grounds of the property. The surrounding area is predominantly residential and the application boundary is on the border with a neighbouring authority. The access to the property is via a shared drive that is off Perton Grove and serves a number of houses before the application site is reached.”

Officer report

The officer recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the access arrangements met council standards and the proposal was considered acceptable on access matters.

“As such, whilst it is acknowledged that this proposal will generate additional vehicle trips which has raised concerns from neighbours, based on the City Council's standards and guidelines and National Planning Policy Framework guidelines which state that developments should only be refused on highways grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, highways raise no objection to this proposal.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Highways raised no objection; trees and ecology matters could be addressed through conditions, while eleven letters objected to the proposal.

“Planning Practice Guidance – (PPG) The Development Plan: Wolverhampton Unitary Development Plan (UDP) Black Country Core Strategy (BCCS) Supplementary Planning Guidance No. 3 – Residential development Tettenhall Neighbourhood Plan (TNP) 5.0 Publicity 5.1 Eleven letters of objections have been received objecting to the proposal.”

“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. (CS/20082025/1) 7.0 Consultees 7.1 Highways – No objections.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The senior planning officer outlined the proposal, and a written statement from the applicant’s agent was read to the committee.

The committee decision

A councillor moved and another seconded the recommendation, after which the committee granted permission subject to twelve conditions.

“Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Rashpal Kaur seconded the recommendations.”

“Resolved: That planning application 25/00326/OUT be granted subject to the following conditions: Layout 2. Appearance 3. Tree Protection/Landscaping Scheme 4. Boundary Treatments 5. Materials 6. Badger Mitigation Scheme/Ecology 7. Renewable energy 8. Levels 9. External Lighting 10. Sustainable drainage 11. Construction Method Statement 12. Remove permitted development rights for extensions and outbuildings…”

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