137 dwellings at Land at Wrexham Road, Rhostyllen, Wrexham

What was proposed

The application sought permission for 137 dwellings on the northern part of a wider residential site.

“Site Description The proposed development site is in Rhostyllen on the south-easy side of Wrexham Road.”

“Proposal The application seeks planning permission for the erection of 137 dwellings. The application is the northern part of a wider site that has planning permission for the erection of 223 dwellings (outline planning permission Ref. P/2008/1063 and reserved matters approved P/2007/0686). This permission has already been part implemented, with earlier phases at the southern end of the site having been completed or are under construction.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to a Section 106 agreement securing education contributions and management of on-site open space.

“Recommendation Recommendation A That the Chief Officer Economy & Planning be given delegated authority to GRANT planning permission subject to the completion of a Planning Obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (with the Chief Officer Economy and Planning given delegated authority to determine the final form and content of the Obligation) to secure: i. Financial contributions to primary and secondary education provision; and ii.”

“Recommendation B That if the Planning Obligation pursuant to Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 is not completed within six months of the date of the Committee resolution, the Chief Officer Economy & Planning be given delegated authority to REFUSE the application on the following grounds: 1.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The community council raised transport and parking concerns, while specialist consultees generally raised no objection subject to drainage, noise, air quality and landscaping measures.

“Consultation Responses Community Council: Raises no objection but expresses concerns regarding the following matters: • Parking and vehicle access; • Increased on-street parking;”

“Recommends an Air Quality Assessment be undertaken and comments as follows in respect of the Noise Mitigation Scheme; • The NMS concludes that the closest dwelling to the railway line would fall within Noise Exposure Category (NEC) A of TAN11; • The NMS shows that the properties adjacent to the A5152 would fall within the upper limit of NEC B, which is the name as the lower limit of Noise Exposure Category C; • NEC B requires that noise mitigation be incorporated into the…”

Officer report

What residents said

Two representations concerned a pedestrian crossing, traffic congestion, visibility splays and rights of access.

“Publicity Undertaken: Press Notice Site Notice Notification Letters Responses to Publicity: Two letters of representations raising the following concerns: • Proximity of a pedestrian crossing in relation to a property; • Traffic congestion concerns; and • Visibility Splay and rights of access queries.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The local Member addressed the committee, and the officer presented the application with site plans.

What members discussed

Members discussed resolved traffic issues, protection of the ash tree, closure of the railway crossing and affordable housing.

“The local Member, Councillor Mark Pritchard, addressed the Committee, making a number of points in relation to the application. The Officer presented the report, and in doing so, displayed plans of the site to assist with his presentation. A discussion ensued and the following points were raised:”

“Confirmation by the local Member that the issues regarding traffic problems on Wrexham Road had been resolved as the developer had initiated improvements, including a new roundabout, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. • Request to reinforce the Tree Preservation Order on the ash tree within the site boundary. • Importance of ensuring that the nearby railway pedestrian crossing was permanently closed on safety grounds.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, subject to a Section 106 agreement and an additional condition.

“RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation, subject to a Section 106 agreement, and subject to the following additional condition:”

“This document is also available in Welsh This Committee’s meetings are webcast and can be viewed by visiting the webcast library at: https://wrexham.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts for the following has been implemented in accordance with details that have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:”

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The added safety condition

No dwelling may be occupied until the railway level crossing is permanently closed and an alternative non-level crossing is provided.

“No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until a scheme that provides…”

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