Outline application for the erection of a single detached dwelling to include access.

The Technical Specialist Planning Officer introduced the application and confirmed that Members had undertaken a site visit that morning to view the site and had assessed the impact of the proposal on the surrounding area.  With reference to the drawings displayed, he drew Members’ attention to the location. 

Members noted the additional information as set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters circulated prior to the meeting detailing an amended condition.

In response to comments and questions, the Technical Specialist Planning Officer and Area Planning and Building Control Managerexplained that the principle of affordable housing on this site had already been determined via a previous extant permission; appropriate Rights of Way Officers would investigate any obstructions of public footpaths; and, as this was an outline application, legal advice would be sought with regard to adding a condition to ensure development took place before the expiration of two years from the date of approval.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to:

·         A Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure a financial contribution towards local needs affordable housing in accordance with Core Strategy Policy CS11;

·         An additional condition as set out in the Schedule of Additional Letters; and

·         The conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.