Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/19/3113/OP.

The Senior Planning Officer presented a proposal for outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the erection of one detached dwelling with related infrastructure.

He said that a previous application for two dwellings had been refused and that on appeal the Inspector considered that the development would alter the rural appearance of the site, encroach the countryside setting and that the long access track would be out of place. The proposed new single dwelling would be served by a new access to the front of the site. The Highways Authority had been consulted; no objections had been made subject to the imposition of conditions. Although a speed limit of 60mph was in force a speed survey had been conducted showing average speeds between 43mph and 44mph.

The application was recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

Members discussed the speed limit in force that required visibility of 215 metres and were concerned that the Highways Authority was satisfied with a visibility limit of 120 metres, based on lower average speeds. Several Members supported the application on the basis that it was now one property and that the three conditions from the Highways Authority ensured there was no planning reason for refusal. Some mention was also made of windfall sites and that this area should also be considered for future learning needs.

The Chair said that in all future debates there should always be discussion first prior to any proposals being made.

Councillor Fairhurst proposed a motion for refusal of the application on the basis that the 60mph speed limit required greater visibility distance to be in place.

Councillor Bagnall seconded the motion. This was lost.

Councillor LeCount proposed the motion to approve the application subject to conditions.

Councillor Pavitt seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to approve the application subject to conditions.

C Loon spoke on the application.

The Committee adjourned at 3.30 pm and reconvened at 3.35 pm.