Agenda item

The application is for the erection of 13 dwellings comprising nine 2-bedroom houses and four 3-bedroom houses. A Site Visit has been scheduled due to objections that have been received. [Huntington/New Earswick] [Site Visit]

Members considered a full application from the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust for the erection of 13 dwellings after the demolition of an existing bungalow at 31 Lea Way.

Officers updated Members by informing them that a new condition relating to foul and surface water drainage works could be added to planning permission, if the application was approved.

Representations in support were received from the applicant’s agent. In response to Members’ questions, he stated that the height of the buildings would be at two storeys due to the need for large family housing. In relation to a question about monitoring of bats, Officers confirmed that the potential dwellings had been assessed and that a condition monitoring the presence of bats could be added if Members were minded to approve the application.

Members also suggested that a condition requesting that the materials from the demolished site  be reused and that for a decrease of vehicular movement around the properties.

During discussion Members spoke about how the location of the two storey properties on the site was appropriate, because they were not located at the entrance of the site and therefore not be overbearing. Additionally the properties would not overlook surrounding properties due to their similar heights.

RESOLVED:             That the application be approved subject to the amendment of condition 4 to include reference to boundary treatment along access/entrance  and condition 13 to require on site parking provision for all contractor vehicles as well as the addition of  following condition;

(i)                 Development shall not begin until details of foul and surface water drainage works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall be carried out in accordance with these approved details. They shall include:

a.Calculations and invert levels to ordnance datum of the existing foul and surface water system together with calculations and invert levels of the proposals for the new development.

b.Surface water drainage proposals . In accordance with PPS25 and in agreement with the Environment Agency/Foss IDB peak run off from the development shall be attenuated to 70% of the existing rate (based on 140 l/s/ha of connected impermeable areas). Storage volume calculations, using computer modelling, shall accommodate a 1:30 year storm with no surface flooding, along with no internal flooding of buildings or surface run off from the site in a 1:100 year storm. Proposed areas within the model shall also include an additional 20% allowance for climate change. The modelling shall use a range of storm durations, with both summer and winter profiles, to find the worst-case volume required.

c.Details of future management/maintenance of the proposed drainage system.

Reason: So that the Local Planning Authority may be satisfied with these details for the proper drainage of the site and to ensure that they comply with guidance in Planning Policy Statement 25 (Development and Flood Risk) and that provision has been made to maintain the proposed drainage system.

REASON:In the opinion of the Local Planning Authority the proposal, subject to the conditions listed above and in the Officer’s report, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to: the principle of development for housing; density; visual appearance; landscaping; contamination; sustainability; impact on trees; impact on wildlife; neighbour amenity; access, parking and highway safety; drainage; affordable housing; impact on local services and construction impact. As such the proposal complies with Policies GP1, GP4a, GP6, GP9, GP10, ED4, GP15a, NE1, NE6, H2a, H5a, L1c and T4 of the City of York Local Plan Deposit Draft.