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ungalow to the south. To the east of the site there is a modern housing estate
comprising large two storey detached dwellings. In this context it is considered that
the proposed development would not cause a significant impact on residential
amenity.
2.9.2 Policy ENV2 states that development will not be acceptable where it would give rise
to unacceptable levels of pollution. The proposed development includes the
installation of a package sewage treatment plant. Concerns have been raised from
local residents in relation to odour omitting from the treatment plant. The proposed
treatment plant is aerobic with no primary tank, and as such the system would not
produce any odour. No objections have been raised by Environmental Health.
2.9.3 The proposal is therefore considered to be acceptable in terms of residential
amenity and pollution and would accord with policies ENV1 (1), H6 (2) and ENV2 of
the Local Plan.
2.10 Impact on Trees and Wildlife
2.10.1 Policies H6(6) and ENV1(5) states that proposals should not harm acknowledged
nature conservation interests, or result in the loss of open space of recreation or
amenity value, or which is intrinsically important to the character of the area. These
policies should be given some weight as they are consistent with the NPPF.
2.10.2 The proposal would result in the loss of five protected Hawthorn trees and 1 Goat
Willow tree that is not protected. The application was accompanied by a tree
survey that has been assessed by the Council’s Arboricultural Consultant. The
Council’s Arboricultural Consultant has no objection to the removal of the 6 trees,
and considers that 2 of the hawthorn trees should be removed on arboricultural
grounds whilst the remaining 4 trees will not flourish in this location and will decline
over time.
2.10.3 It is proposed to replace the six trees with eight trees. In addition it has been
recommended by the Council’s Arboricultural consultants that a mixed native hedge
should be planted along the full length of the boundary. Given the health of the
trees and the fact they are likely to decline over time it is considered that the
removal of the trees and their replacement is acceptable. A condition has been
recommended to secure the replacement planting.
2.10.4 With regard to ecology, no ecological report has been submitted with the
application. It has been stated by objectors that the application site provides a
haven for wildlife including nesting birds, bats and badgers.
2.10.5 An ecological report was submitted with the previous outline application which
found no evidence of any protected species. The County Ecologist at that time
confirmed the site was unlikely to support Great Crested Newts or Bats and advised
that vegetation clearance should be carried out outside the bird breeding season.
2.10.6 It is considered on the basis of the information submitted that the proposal would
not be detrimental to any protected species and the removal of the trees are
considered to be acceptable and accordance with policies H6 (6), ENV1 (5) and
ENV 21 of the Local Plan.
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