Proposed erection of one self-build dwelling (in lieu of Prior Approval for one dwelling, subject of application 22/00360/COUNOT for Barn B).

It was reported that the application had been referred to the Planning Committee as the proposed development would conflict with the requirements of the Development Plan, principally Policy SPL2 (Settlement Development Boundaries) of the Tendring District Local Plan 2013 – 2033 and Beyond Section 2 (adopted January 2022) being located outside of any defined settlement boundary and had an Officer recommendation of approval.

Members heard that, although the proposed dwelling would see an increase in height and slight increase in footprint in comparison to the development approved under prior approval 21/00360/COUNOT, due to its location and the existing vegetation and proposed landscaping, it was not considered to cause any harm to the visual or neighbouring amenities.

The Committee was informed that the Council’s Tree and Landscape Officer had raised no concerns, whilst sufficient parking and private space was provided, and Officers felt that there would not be significant harm to existing neighbouring amenities or ecology impacts. Essex Highways Authority had also raised no objections.

The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval subject to Unilateral Undertaking and Conditions.

At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Planning Officer (NH) in respect of the application.

An update sheet had been circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting with details on the rewording of the recommendation and replacement of the comparison table which is as follows:

“Recommendation under the Executive Summary

Part 2 of the recommendation should refer to the conditions which are 8.2 of the Officers report. The recommendation should read as follows:

Comparison Table

The comparison table below is to replace the comparison table under 6.17 of the Officers report. The changes are to the ridge and eaves height of the prior approval application and the eaves height of the current application. The changes are considered to be minor and do not alter the Officers assessment or recommendation. The table should read as follows: