Issue - meetings

Demolition of an existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and the erection of 2 No. dwellinghouses together with a single garage associated with each dwelling

The Committee agreed to an amendment to condition 7, with delegated authority granted to officers to produce the official wording to be approved by the Chair and Vice-Chair. By affirmation, the Committee approved the application subject to the amended condition and the conditions and informatives laid out in the report from the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development.

The Area Development Manager presented the report. Members asked questions of clarity over access across the village green.

The Committee was addressed by an opposing resident, John Walker, who raised a number of concerns and referenced the Conservation Area Appraisal that had been adopted in January 2022. Ben Pridgeon, the agent of the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application and answered questions of clarity from Members. Councillor Ray Kemp of Barrington Parish Council made a representation on behalf of the Parish Council who opposed the application. Councillor Aidan van de Weyer addressed the Committee as local Member and discussed the harms and the benefits of the application, stating that he felt the Parish Council’s concerns should be considered and that it was up to the Committee to decide if they were significant enough to justify a refusal.

The Committee debated the application. The management of the orchard behind the proposed buildings was raised and condition 19 was highlighted to reassure the Committee that this area would be managed. Members raised concerns over the impact of the building on the street scene and the Conservation Area, in particular the use of render and it’s potential to make the property stand out in an area that was green space. The Committee agreed to an amendment to condition 7 to allay these concerns, and authority was delegated to officers to draft the wording of the amended condition in conjunction with the Chair and Vice-Chair.

By affirmation, the Committee approved the application subject to the amended condition and the conditions and informatives laid out in the report from the Joint Director of Planning and Economic Development.