Agenda item

This was a reserved matters application for the erection of 21no. houses and garages including details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale on land south and west of Tibberton Motor Repairs, Mill Lane, Tibberton, Newport, Shropshire.

An update report was tabled at the meeting.

 This application had been called in by Councillor S Burrell.

Cllr J Berry spoke against the application on behalf of Tibberton & Cherrington Parish Council who raised concerns regarding the pedestrian access, agricultural survey, toxins, third party access, two plots did not meet space standards and some garden space below standard and the 3m width of agricultural vehicles.  He asked that this application be refused or deferred.

Councillor S Burrell, Ward Councillor, spoke against the application and raised concerns regarding the condition of the footpath on Mill Lane and pedestrian safety, the verge forming part of the highway, retaining walls impeding vehicular access and large agricultural vehicles.  It was asked that this application be deferred to ascertain land ownership and the position with regard to the footpath.

Mr J Wright, a member of the public, spoke against the application and raised concerns regarding lack of pedestrian refuge, lack of footpath, agricultural vehicles and the minimum road width, unrestricted highway, access, layout, density and landscaping and he asked that this application be deferred for further consideration.

Mr A Beeston, Applicant, spoke in favour of the application for which the principle of development had already been approved.  Members were asked to approve the revised scheme of 21 dwellings, including social housing, on the edge of the village together with layout, scale and appearance in keeping with the local vernacular and of a Duke of Sutherland style.  There were no technical objections and highways and drainage was satisfactory.  A buffer to the River Mees would be provided.

The Planning Officer confirmed to members that the conditions imposed by the inspector would still be required to be discharged.  There was no right of way, but a right of access, density was comparable to other developments and there were no technical objections.

During the debate some Members raised concerns regarding the toxins in the ground and felt that they needed to be certain the ground was clear prior to approving the application and it was suggested that this application be deferred for further information to be provided.  Other Members raised concerns regarding right of access and pedestrian footpath/safety. 

It was moved and seconded that this application be deferred for further information to be provided regarding toxins and ground safety, access and egress for pedestrians and pedestrian safety and ownership of the land.

On being put to the vote it was, by a majority

RESOLVED – that in respect of planning application TWC/2019/0177 that this application be deferred in order for further information be provided regarding toxins and ground safety, access and egress for pedestrians and pedestrian safety and ownership of the land.