Mr Sanderson, the applicant, was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Cllr Hossack had referred the application for consideration by the Committee since he supported the proposal and had no concerns about its impact on the green belt in the intended location.  He advised that those living in neighbouring properties were supportive and considered the proposed dwelling would prove to be an enhancement to their neighbourhood.

Cllr Wiles MOVED and Cllr Cloke SECONDED that the application be approved.

For: Cllrs Carter, Cloke, Mrs Coe, McCheyne, Newberry, Reed, Ms Rowlands, Trump and Wiles (9)

Against:   Cllrs Morrissey and Mynott (2)

Abstain:   Cllr Barrell(1)

RESOLVED: That the planning application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.            The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.            The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3.            No development above ground level shall take place until samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In Order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4.            The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until details of the treatment of all boundaries including drawings of any gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority and the approved boundary treatments shall be completed prior to the first occupation of the development and shall thereafter be permanently retained and maintained.

Reason:  In the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of the area and living conditions of adjacent occupiers.

5.            No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:

i.          the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

ii.         loading and unloading of plant and materials

iii.        storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

iv.        the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate

v.         wheel washing facilities

vi.        measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction

vii.       a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works

viii.      hours of working and hours during which deliveries may be taken at the site

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety, visual and neighbour amenity.

6.            No development above ground level shall be undertaken until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The submitted scheme shall indicate the existing trees shrubs and hedgerows to be retained, the location, species and size of all new trees, shrubs and hedgerows to be planted or transplanted, those areas to be grassed and/or paved.  The landscaping scheme shall include details of all surfacing materials. The landscaping scheme shall be completed during the first planting season after the date on which any part of the development is commenced or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  Any newly planted tree, shrub or hedgerow or any existing tree, shrub or hedgerow to be retained, that dies, or is uprooted, severely damaged or seriously diseased, within five years of the completion of the development, shall be replaced within the next planting season with another of the same species and of a similar size, unless the local planning authority gives prior written consent to any variation.

Reason:  In order to safeguard and enhance the character and appearance of the area.

7.            Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any order revoking, re-enacting or modifying that Order) no dormer windows, or rooflights shall be constructed and no change shall be made to the shape of the roof without the prior grant of specific planning permission by the local planning authority.

Reason:  To safeguard the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings and in the interest of the character and appearance of the area.

8.            Details of existing and proposed site levels and the finished floor levels of the proposed buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted.  Construction shall be in strict accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of nearby residents.