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Decisions made by South planning committee on 10 February 2015

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The following decisions were made by Shropshire Council’s South planning committee at its meeting at Shirehall, Shrewsbury on Tuesday 10 February 2015.

Land south west of Bridge House, Stretton Road, Much Wenlock (14/01753/FUL)

Construction of an attenuation pond designed to attenuate 12,000m3 of water.   Decision: That planning permission be granted as per the officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
Sytche Lane, Much Wenlock (14/01754/FUL)

Construction of an attenuation pond designed to attenuate 4500m3 of water.   Decision: That planning permission be granted as per the officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
93 Damson Lane, Weston Heath, Shifnal, TF11 8RU (14/03090/FUL)

Erection of a two-bedroom dwelling house and integral garage with ancillary development, including a new access onto Damson Lane and a package treatment plant. Decision:That, as per the officer’s recommendation, planning permission be refused for the following reasons:The proposed development is located within an area defined as open countryside where new dwellings are only permitted where required to accommodate key agricultural, forestry or other essential countryside workers or to meet a local need for affordable housing / accommodation. No such need has been demonstrated in this case and the proposal would lead to sporadic and unsustainable development. Accordingly the proposal fails to comply with adopted policies CS4, CS5, CS6, and CS17 of the Core Strategy; and Government advice contained in the National Planning Policy Framework (in particular paragraph 55).
Land adjacent 29 Sycamore Road, Broseley (14/04219/FUL)

Erection of one dwelling and carport. Decision:That planning permission be granted as per the officer’s recommendation, subject to the following:

  • A Section 106 Legal Agreement in respect of an affordable housing contribution; and

The conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Proposed residential development south of A49, Ludlow (14/04455/OUT)

Outline application for residential development (up to 215 dwellings); public open space; highways works; access roads and pedestrian footbridges; and a Neighbourhood Store (Class A1 Retail) not exceeding 300 sq.m internal floorspace, associated engineering and accommodation works (Resubmission). Decision:That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, planning permission be refused for the following reasons:The proposed development is considered to be unsustainable for the following reasons:

  • The close proximity of the site to the A49, the River Corve and the railway line would pose a safety risk for children occupying the properties and noise from road and rail traffic would be detrimental to the amenities of residents.  Accordingly the site is not suitable for small family homes and/or affordable dwellings;
  • The site has poor accessibility with just one vehicular entrance and limited pedestrian and disability access.  It is also a significant walking distance from the main amenities in Ludlow town centre and is therefore considered to be an unsuitable location for residential development; and
  • Residential development in this location is not in accordance with the Development Plan (Core Strategy and South Shropshire Local Plan) or the emerging Site Allocations and Management Development Plan.

Accordingly, the proposal would be contrary to Policy CS6 Sustainable Design and Development Principles of the Council’s adopted Core Strategy.  It would also fail to comply with Paragraph 17 (point 4) of the NPPF in that the benefits of the proposal in terms of the contribution to housing supply would be significantly and demonstrably outweigh by the adverse impacts.

Land north of Henley Common, Henley Lane, Acton Scott (14/04930/FUL)

Continued use of land for agricultural purposes and the installation of up to 5 MW of solar photovoltaic panels and ancillary works. Decision:That, contrary to the officer’s recommendation, planning permission be refused for the following reasons:The proposal would have a detrimental impact upon the environment, character, landscape and visual quality of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Accordingly, the proposal would be contrary to Paragraphs 116 of the National Planning Policy Framework and Core Strategy Policies CS6 and CS17 whereby the adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
Hazeck, The Mines, Benthall, Broseley, TF12 5QY (14/05210/FUL)

New chimney to existing roof.  Decision: That planning permission be granted as per the officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

For further information relating to the decisions go to our online planning register and search for the application by using the reference number or keyword.