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RESOLVED: That application 21/01456/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions outlined in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and the following additional conditions:

“Landscaping condition (T11)

Prior to any tree works hereby consented associated with this development hereby permitted, a full method statement outlining all required tree works relating to tree T11 as illustrated on approved plan ref. 'Tree Protection Plan' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The method statement shall demonstrate how such tree works can avoid damage to the adjoining property no. 7 Homefield. The approved tree works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the approved tree works relating to tree T11 which are associated with the approved development and consented by this permission in the Hinxworth Conservation Area are carried out safely without damage to nearby residential properties.”

“Removal Class E PD rights from Orchard

On the parcel of land labelled 'Orchard' on plan no. PO1, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 as amended, no development as set out in Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Order, (or any subsequent Statutory Instrument which revokes, amends and/or replaces those provisions) shall be carried out without first obtaining a specific planning permission from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: Given the nature of this development, the Local Planning Authority considers that development which would normally be "permitted development" should be retained within planning control in the interests of the character and amenities of the area.”

Audio Recording – 3:37

The Planning Officer presented the report in respect of application 21/01456/FP supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

The Planning Officer advised of updates to the report including:

·                Additional representations had been received regarding T11 which was a tree tat was proposed to be removed and regarding the potential for ground heave;

·                The Planning Officer and a Tree Maintenance Officer visited the site to assess T11 and confirmed the risk for ground heave which resulted in the production of condition 11 to control the removal of the tree; the author of the representations was satisfied with the condition proposed

The Chair invited Mr Nicholas Tiffin to speak in support of the application.

Mr Nicholas Tiffin thanked the Chair for the opportunity to speak and gave a presentation including:

·                He had been resident in Hinxworth for many years wand was involved in the upkeep and sustainability of the village;

·                He was conscious of the impact of the development on the community, both practically and visually;

·                He was conscious also of the potential for the site to be misused;

·                The self-build proposed was designed to create an eco-friendly dwelling which will fit the local area and was designed to protect neighbouring properties as well as the orchard area;

·                The development would become a family home and efforts had been made to minimise upper floor windows to reduce overlooking;

·                Renewable features including air source heating, rainwater collection and electric charging points were included;

·                The landscaping plan would include more trees and hedges to encourage wildlife into the garden and the orchard would undergo an improvement programme.

The Chair thanked Mr Nicholas Tiffin for his presentation.

The following Members asked questions and took part in the debate:

·                Councillor Mike Rice

·                Councillor Morgan Derbyshire

·                Councillor Tony Hunter

Councillor Mike Rice proposed, Councillor Morgan Derbyshire seconded and it was:

RESOLVED: That application 21/01456/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions outlined in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and the following additional conditions:

“Landscaping condition (T11)

Prior to any tree works hereby consented associated with this development hereby permitted, a full method statement outlining all required tree works relating to tree T11 as illustrated on approved plan ref. 'Tree Protection Plan' shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The method statement shall demonstrate how such tree works can avoid damage to the adjoining property no. 7 Homefield. The approved tree works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure the approved tree works relating to tree T11 which are associated with the approved development and consented by this permission in the Hinxworth Conservation Area are carried out safely without damage to nearby residential properties.”

“Removal Class E PD rights from Orchard

On the parcel of land labelled 'Orchard' on plan no. PO1, notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 as amended, no development as set out in Class E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Order, (or any subsequent Statutory Instrument which revokes, amends and/or replaces those provisions) shall be carried out without first obtaining a specific planning permission from the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: Given the nature of this development, the Local Planning Authority considers that development which would normally be "permitted development" should be retained within planning control in the interests of the character and amenities of the area.”