Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004 - Stroud District Council

Planning Schedule Date: 10/08/2004
On the issue of affordable housing: 26 units in total are proposed, 30% of which is 7.8 units. The
development includes 8 affordable units of various sizes and designs, a legal agreement will be
required to ensure that this provision is retained in the longer term. The proposal is in
accordance with Policies H8 and H9.
It is recommended to Resolve not to Refuse the application subject to a legal agreement to retain
the affordable housing and provide a maintenance contribution for the public open space.
Sites Inspection Panel
The Panel walked along the existing housing frontages noting their design, aspect and siting. The
existing equipped play area close to the application site was evident. The public footpath running
south west from the application site was also highlighted. The Panel proceeded by walking onto
both elements of the application site.
The Parish Council representative reiterated their objection. The scheme was felt to be too
dense, and 22 houses would be more appropriate for this context. It was suggested that a
through footpath should be created to avoid a cul-de-sac giving better community cohesion and
security. Concern was also expressed about the likely volume of traffic. The ward Member, Cllr.
Le Fleming sympathised with the Parish Council comments on density especially in relation to
plots 9-15, which appear to have been squashed in. He was also concerned about the recreation
space, and felt that there should be better provision for youth recreation in accordance with policy
R5. The Parish Councillor confirmed that the village playing field is 400-500 yards away. The
County Highways Officer could not attend, but is not objecting to the application.
One Member of the Panel questioned whether the design was highway led and the resulting
implications for pedestrians as well as the streetscene. Another Member felt that the number of
houses could lead to excessive traffic and questioned the play facilities. The majority of the Panel
were generally favourable towards the scheme.
In compiling this recommendation we have given full consideration to all aspects of the Human
Rights Act 1998 in relation to the applicant and/or the occupiers of any neighbouring or affected
properties. In particular regard has been had to Article 8 of the ECHR (Right to Respect for
private and family life) and the requirement to ensure that any interference with the right in this
Article is both permissible and proportionate. On analysing the issues raised by the application
no particular matters, other than those referred to in this report, warranted any different action to
that recommended.
ITEM No: 09
Application
Site Address:
Site No:
Parish:
S.04/0722/VAR
Grid Reference: 387272,200546
Application Type:
Waldeck, Chapel Lane, Minchinhampton, Stroud
21045
Minchinhampton Parish Council
Variation of Condition
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