Three bungalows at Land At (Os 0811 4732), Arrow Lane, North Littleton

What was proposed

Permission in principle was sought for up to three bungalows on 0.25 hectares of regularly mown grassland.

“This application seeks permission in principle for the erection of up to 3 no. bungalows. The application site relates to land comprising of 0.25ha which currently consists of regularly mown grassland on land at Arrow Lane, North Littleton.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier proposals nearby or on adjoining land included refused housing schemes and a withdrawn application for 25 dwellings.

“84/00983. ERECTION OF 5 DWELLINGS. OS 1026 Adjoining Croft House, Arrow Lane, North Littleton and Middle Littleton. REF. Sep 27 1984”

“W/12/01057/OU. Development up to 30 dwellings of which 40% will be affordable. . Land off, Arrow Lane, North Littleton. REF. Sep 17 2012”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council objected, highways raised no objection under its standing advice, and Historic England offered no comments.

“North and Middle Littleton Parish/Town Council: Objection on the following points – • Conservation Area • Development boundary • Village category and gap • Backland development / mini housing estate • Flooding • Inaccuracies in statement • Recent refusal W/25/01047/FUL”

“County Highways Authority: The planning application meets the criteria under Worcestershire County Council's Highways Standing Advice (October 2023).”

Officer report

What people said

Forty objections raised concerns including flooding, heritage, wildlife, access, services, countryside, settlement pattern and sustainability; one communication supported the proposal.

“The material planning objections raised have been summarised by the case officer to include:”

“Drainage and sewage inadequate • Impact on flooding • Precedent for future development • Impact on conservation area • Impact on wildlife and biodiversity • Lack of services and infrastructure • Does not promote sustainable travel • Impact on views from the public right of ways • Highway safety concerns • Poor access • Previous application on the site refused • Harm to significance of Tythe Barn and church of st Nicholas • Not in keeping with existing housing • Outside…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The parish council chairman and a member of the public spoke against approval, while the agent spoke in favour.

The vote

The committee voted on a proposal to approve the application.

“The Committee voted on the first proposal to approve the application and…”

Minutes

The decision

Permission in principle was approved, subject to the listed informatives and delegated authority for any later amendments.

“To delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure to grant approval of this permission in principle subject to the informatives listed, allowing for any subsequent amendments to the informatives as required by the Director of Planning and Infrastructure.”

“Where permission in principle is granted by application, the default duration of that permission is 3 years from the date of this permission in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) (Amendment) Order 2017. There is no reason to alter the default duration with regards to the permission in principle hereby granted.”

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