One two-bedroom dwelling at Prospect Villa, Sherwood Lane, Worcester

The site and surroundings

The site is a residential garden at the end of a cul-de-sac, with parking and a garage that would be demolished, and access from two roads.

“The site is located to the east of Sherwood Lane, at the end of the cul-de-sac, within the garden of existing detached dwellinghouse Prospect Villa, which can be accessed from both St Lawrence Close and Sherwood Lane. The site contains an existing parking area and a single storey garage, which it is proposed to demolish. The site is not within a conservation area and does not contain any listed buildings. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector speaking for Sherwood Lane residents opposed the proposal, while the applicant’s agent supported the two homes, housing contribution, site location and amended design.

Committee discussion

Members discussed the footpath, overlooking, design, archaeology, water retention, biodiversity, construction controls and whether residents’ concerns had been addressed.

“Some Committee Members were disappointed about the lack of water retention measures and asked if a condition could be considered. The Service Manager – Development Management stated that this was something that could be considered in terms of a scheme for water retention through rainwater harvesting or other elements. He did not think that the applicant would object to this condition.”

“In response to a question about whether the concerns raised in the late paper had been addressed, the Service Manager – Development Management stated that Officers were happy that the concerns that had been raised had been addressed either in the Officer’s report or through discussions at Planning Committee.”

Minutes

The vote

The committee voted nine in favour, two against and none abstaining on a proposal to approve the application.

“A proposal to approve the application had been made and this was seconded. There being no further points made the Chair requested the voting of each Member of the Committee who were eligible to vote. Following the recording of the vote the proposal was agreed as recommended, with the 2 additional conditions referred to above.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the report’s conditions and additional conditions on water efficiency, rainwater harvesting and unexpected archaeological discoveries.

“RESOLVED: That the Committee grant planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in section 9 of the report and to the additional…”

Minutes