Planning Committee - 10/12/2015
UPDATES
ITEM 13
Planning Ref:
W/15/01448/PN
Proposal:
Site:
Ward Councillor
Sawmill Premises Adj, Cllr George Mackison
The Dog Walk, Hill
Lane, Elmley Castle
Recommendation
Refusal - Planning
Construction of three dwellings after demolition of existing building.
Officer: Gavin Greenhow
Parish/Town Council: Elmley Castle
Applicant: Colbourne Homes Ltd
Consultation Responses
WCC Archaeology:
This application may affect heritage assets of built heritage and below-ground
archaeological interest.
The proposed development site is situated in the grounds of an Elizabethan mansion
house which was demolished in the 1960's. Park House was a large stone-built
house of 2 storeys with gables and attics. Originally E-plan in form, the house was
remodelled in 1702 and demolished in 1963 (WSM04788). The grounds associated
with the house were extensive and are recorded on the 1843 Elmley Castle tithe
map as including "stables, plantation and carriage drive". A number of buildings that
were associated with the house still stand and historic maps show that the current
Sawmill building is one of these and was probably originally built as a stables to
serve the house.
Given the scale of the development, and the anticipated archaeological potential, the
likely impact on the historic environment caused by this development may be offset
by the implementation of a conditional programme of archaeological works. This
should include the historic building recording of the Sawmill prior to demolition
followed by an initial programme of trial trenching to determine whether any
archaeological deposits survive in the development area that would be damaged or
destroyed by the proposed scheme.
f the presence of any such remains is verified this will be followed by a defined
programme of excavation and/ or an archaeological watching brief to mitigate the
impact of the
development on the historic environment.
Representations Received
Elizabeth Mitchell on behalf of Mr and Mrs Jones, Woodcote, Hill Lane, Elmley
Castle - objects
- The Planning statement at 1.1 refers to 4 dwellings but the drawings show 3 and
the description also refers to 3 dwellings.
- Dog Walk/Hill Lane junction has limited visibility/additional vehicles using this are
likely to adversely affect highway safety;
- The stone wall which restricts visibility at this junction is within Elmley Castle
Conservation Area/not in the applicant's control.
- Any additional use of this narrow private road will make passing more difficult as
there are no passing bays.
- The previous use was very low key with little traffic, so 3 houses will create
additional traffic movements.
- Site is outside the adopted Local Plan development boundary and the Council has
a 5 year land supply.
- Alteration to development boundary is only at draft SWDP stage/application site
extends beyond this.
- Scheme is for three 5-bed houses and there is no mix/layout is cramped.
- Although this site is too small for Local Plan dwelling mix policy (COM1) to apply,
the development appears cramped.
- Hard suburban southern edge is unsympathetic to the landscape/AONB more than
the existing building with little/no space for any substantial landscaping.
- Some redevelopment of this edge-of-village site may be beneficial but this scheme
has far too much building.
Update Officer Appraisal
Archaeology:
The response of the County Archaeologist, as above, can be dealt with by condition,
if Members are minded to approve the scheme.
Other matters
The owners of the adjacent workshop have yet to confirm in writing that the
sound-proofing works to the building would be allowed if consent is granted for the
application.
All of the matters raised above by a third party have been taken into consideration in
the preparation of the committee report.
Additional Information/plans
None received.
Recommendation
Unchanged