Issue - meetings

Proposal Description: Hybrid Application: Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of 23 custom build plots together with open space, parking facility for Durley primary school and Holy Cross Church including upgrades to Footpath No 12 and a new crossing point at school entrance to provide an off-road 'park and stride' route to the school. (reserved matters of access, landscaping and layout included). Full application for Class E/F.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which provided additional information concerning the National Model Design Code (NMDC) and additional information regarding reptile reports and biodiversity net gain.

During public participation, Gill Mulley spoke in objection to the application, Councillor Gabe Rappini (Durley Parish Council) spoke in objection to the application and Louise Cutts (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered members questions.

Councillor Kurn spoke as a ward member against the application. In summary, he was concerned with the environmental impacts to the village, the lack of essential local infrastructure such as a regular bus service, the location of the school crossing which he felt was dangerous and that the development would be contrary to Local Plan Policy MTRA3 regarding development in smaller villages and the rural area.

The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED:

The committee agreed to refuse permission for the reasons set out in the report and the Update Sheet. In addition, the committee agreed that an additional note be added to refusal reason one, which would state that custom self-build did not take precedence over approved policy. The exact wording to be delegated to the Service Lead, Built Environment, in agreement with the Chairperson.