The Western Area Planning Sub-Committee of East Riding of Yorkshire Council was scheduled to discuss a planning application for the erection of seven dwellings in Bubwith. The committee was also due to receive information on recent planning appeal decisions.

Planning Application for New Dwellings in Bubwith

A key item on the agenda was the consideration of a planning application for the erection of seven dwellings, including infrastructure and access, at Land North And East Of 79, Main Street, Bubwith. The application, submitted by Pentire Properties Ltd, was recommended for approval with conditions.

The report detailed several key policies and documents relevant to the application, including the East Riding Local Plan Strategy Document Update (ERLP SDU) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). These policies cover aspects such as supporting development in villages and the countryside, high-quality design, managing environmental hazards, and ensuring adequate housing provision.

Consultation responses from various bodies were summarised. Bubwith Parish Council raised objections due to concerns about the existing sewer network. The Transport Planning Team also objected to the current proposal due to deficiencies in the internal road layout, although they considered the development acceptable in principle. Yorkshire Water and the Ouse And Humber Drainage Board raised no objections. The Environment Agency also provided no comments. Natural England offered standing advice regarding protected species. The Nature Conservation Officer (Biodiversity) indicated that the proposal could meet ecological requirements, subject to further information on tree and hedgerow protection. The Open Space Working Group provided recommendations for open space provision. The Housing Strategy And Development team commented on a viability assessment and the dispensation of affordable housing. The Historic Environment team highlighted archaeological interest at the site and requested a written scheme of investigation be secured via condition.

The planning assessment section of the report discussed the site context, noting that the site was de-allocated under the East Riding Local Plan Allocations Document Update (ERLP ADU) due to delivery difficulties. This meant the proposal would represent a departure from the Local Plan Update as it involved market dwellings outside of a defined development limit. The report analysed the principle of development, housing matters including mix and density, affordable housing, access, parking, highway safety, design, living conditions, flood risk, drainage, ecology, biodiversity, and archaeology.

Regarding highway safety, while the Transport Officer objected to the current proposal due to deficiencies in the internal road layout, amended plans were submitted that included a raised shared surface and a width restriction along the access road. These measures were considered sufficient to rule out significant highway safety concerns, despite not fully complying with East Riding Design Code (ERDC) criteria.

The design of the proposed dwellings was intended to follow the precedent set by neighbouring developments, ensuring a cohesive appearance. Landscaping plans included tree planting and hedgerow inclusion. The report noted that the development did not meet the threshold for on-site amenity space or off-site contributions.

In terms of living conditions, the report concluded that the development would not negatively impact the residential amenities of neighbouring properties and would result in a high standard of amenity for future occupants. The site was within Flood Zone 1, and the proposed drainage strategy, which shared infrastructure with a neighbouring site, was deemed acceptable.

Ecological and biodiversity considerations were addressed, with a Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan submitted. The report noted potential impacts on designated sites due to recreational pressure and outlined financial contributions to the Strategic Access Management and Mitigation Strategy (SAMMS) to mitigate these impacts. The statutory biodiversity gain condition would apply to the development.

The archaeological interest of the site was discussed, with the Humber Historic Environment Record Officer requesting archaeological evaluation. However, the report concluded that given the context of previous work and ground-breaking on adjacent sites, a programme of archaeological observation was not considered necessary.

The report concluded that while there was a departure from Local Plan Policy and NPPF Policy S5 (1) regarding spatial strategy, the planning benefits and material considerations specific to the scheme, including the delivery of much-needed market housing and a cohesive housing scheme, were considered to outweigh any adverse effects. The application was recommended for approval subject to a series of conditions covering aspects such as commencement of development, tree protection, wildlife mitigation, construction hours, land contamination, drainage, cycle parking, vehicular access, external materials, construction method statements, and biodiversity enhancement.

Planning Appeal Decisions

The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to receive information on recent planning appeal decisions. These included:

• The Granary, Shipton Lane, Holme Road, Shiptonthorpe: An appeal against the refusal of planning permission for a single-storey rear extension was dismissed. The Inspector found that the proposed development would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the surrounding area, and would detrimentally affect the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of the neighbouring property, Old Farm House, with particular regard to outlook and daylight. An application for costs made by the appellant against East Riding of Yorkshire Council was also refused.
• 51 Hailgate, Howden: The appeal was dismissed, and costs were refused.
• Land South/South East of Gibson Lane, Melton: The appeal was dismissed, and the enforcement notice was upheld, subject to variations.