URL: https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=392

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The Committee considered a report from planning officers in relation to a reserved matters application for the submission of details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of the erection of 199 dwellings, garages, car parking together with associated boundary treatment and infrastructure pursuant to hybrid application 16/01885/FUL.   A planning officer presented details with the aid of various maps, plans and photographs.   In accordance with the Committee’s speaking rights scheme, Mr Culverhouse and Mr Tuck addressed the Committee, speaking in objection to the application. The representations are summarised below.   Mr Tuck raised concerns regarding the lack of information regarding the protection of wildlife.  He also raised concerns regarding siting of the properties and that the development will block light to those properties next to the development site.  It was also stated that no consideration has been given regarding current boundaries with the proposed development being built up to the existing fence line of the neighbouring properties to the site.   Mr Culverhouse raised concerns regarding the notifications carried out for the planning application process, the plans used being out of date and the heights of the proposed houses which are adjacent to existing bungalows.  He also raised concerns regarding the impact upon the value of his property, the financial contribution to the local education system and queried where this would be reflected as there are only two primary schools in the area.  Further, that the development will impact upon the privacy of the existing properties, and queried if clean air policies had been considered and by building along the border fence lines of existing properties will prevent access.   Mr Richard Cook on behalf of Persimmon Homes was permitted to address the Committee in support of the application.  Mr Cook made reference to the outline hybrid application which was approved and asked that the committee to support the application.   Members of the Committee asked questions of the officers and made comments, in doing so the Committee gave consideration to: ·       Biodiversity and ecology ·       Proximity of the dwellings ·       Impact upon light ·       The approved outline hybrid application   Based upon the considerations of the Committee the Chair proposed acceptance of the officers recommendation.  On being put to the vote, 8 members voted for the recommendation, there were no votes against.   RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions as set out within the planning officers report.   (Reasons for the Decision: The Committee concluded that having regard to the relevant policies contained in the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework the layout, scale appearance and landscaping were considered acceptable)  

Date of Decision: June 4, 2024