DM.59/23
The Committee considered the
details of the planning applications prepared by the relevant Case
Officers as presented in the agenda papers, and considered the
comments of Town and Parish Councils, together with other
representations received, which were listed within the presented
agenda reports, and RESOLVED that:
6a) 3650/23/FUL Land
At Sx 782 623, Symonds Drive, Dartington
Parish: Dartington Parish Council
Development: Application for the erection of a single
residential dwelling (Affordable Discount Market)
Case Officer
Update: The Case Officer summarised the
key issues, namely that:
·
Discount to remain at 80% of open market
rate.
·
Additional information submitted to confirm trees
and biodiversity enhancements.
The Officer reported that this
was policy compliant and would not ask for a viability study
because the site was 30% compliant. The
open market value for this property was £450,000.
During the debate, one Member
felt there was need to challenge large developers and £450K
was not affordable and not meeting local housing needs. Also felt it was wrong to approve this and would
see further applications coming forward on spare pieces of
land. This was an ancient hamlet being
flooded, over developed and not affordable. Another Member felt garden sizes being reduced
were acceptable within the JLP and this was infill
housing.
Recommendation:
Conditional approval subject to completion of S106.
Committee
decision:
Conditional approval subject to completion of S106.
Conditions:
Standard time limit
Accord with plans
No additional openings
Parking to be provided prior to occupation
Incidental
use of garage
Adherence to submitted lighting strategy
Installation of EV charging point prior to occupation
6b)
3048/21/FUL
Montgo,
Maudlin Road, Totnes, TQ9 5TG
Town:
Totnes
Development:
Provision of
single dwelling house (resubmission of 1668/20/FUL)
Case Officer
Update: The Case Officer summarised the
key issues, namely that:
·
Principle of development.
·
Design/scale/landscape.
·
Neighbour amenity.
·
Highways and parking.
·
Drainage.
·
Land stability.
·
Earlier refusal in 2020.
In response to questions
raised, it was reported that:
·
The Drainage Officer felt that the permeable paving
was acceptable.
·
They would be requesting oversight for a practical
solution for land stability.
·
The Totnes Town Council had been consulted on 4
occasions.
Having heard from speakers on
behalf of the objector and the supporter, Members debated the
application. During the debate, one
Member raised concerns on the impact on neighbouring properties and
felt that it was important to respect local distinctiveness and
maintaining local identity. This site
has the potential to be something wonderful and also felt that this
was too big for the site, but they had dealt with the drainage and
parking issues. Another Member felt
this was not overbearing and the site was not being used and would
now provide housing. It was also raised
that the applicant had addressed the issues and therefore supported
the officer’s decision.
Recommendation:
Conditional Approval
Committee decision:
Conditional Approval to include a pre-commencement condition - a
report on land stability to be approved by SHDC.
Conditions:
1. Time limit
2. Approved plans
3. Land stabilisation details
4. Site levels
5. Construction ...
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