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designed as a series of connected buildings to assist in the break up of the massing and
bulk.
The two storey element is located on the east facing elevation and forms the front elevation,
which would be seen on arrival into the site, this element has a maximum height of
approximately 7.5 metres. This height is comparable with the scale of two storey dwelling
houses.
Impact on Local Amenity
The nearest properties affected by this development are located on Wheatfields to the east
of the site. All vehicles visiting the site would access from Station Road and onto Wheatfields
and the car parking on site.
The nearest property at number 3 Wheatfields (two-storey) is situated approximately 67
metres from the proposed development. A two-storey Hospice building is proposed in this
area which has an out patients area on the ground floor and a staff training room first floor. It
is therefore considered that the proposal is sufficiently far away from local residential
properties not to have a detrimental impact on their amenity.
A gravel path is proposed to run adjacent to Wheatfields. However, in order to limit concerns
in relation to overlooking into the gardens of properties in Wheatfields the applicant has been
asked to realign this path and an amended plan/comment is outstanding on this issue.
In relation to noise Community Safety and Neighbourhood Nuisance have confirmed that
they have no objection, subject to the condition.
Other Material Considerations
Issues have been raised in respect of lighting to the site; it is considered that a suitable
scheme can be secured by a condition. Environmental Health has requested conditions
relating to noise, and whilst a condition has been imposed relating to the detail of an
acoustic fence around a generator, a general noise survey cannot be requested at this
reserved matters stage.
An issue has been raised in relation to construction activity from the consultation process
carried out. This has already been secured by condition on the outline consent. Condition 17
states that site clearance works and or construction including the delivery of personnel and
materials shall only take place during the period 0700 and 1900 Monday to Fridays and 0800
and 1300 on Saturdays. The condition precludes activity on Sundays and bank holidays.
This condition would therefore limit the noise generated from the site during the construction
period. Concern is raised by third party objectors in relation to light pollution and landscaping
conditions have been attached to the this submission in order that these aspects can be
controlled.
It is not considered reasonable for the Local Planning Authority to impose a condition stating
that the works cannot be started until there is adequate funding in place for completion and
maintenance. It is also confirmed that the site area of the outline and reserved matters
application are the same.
Some residents of Wheatfield and Wheatfields Close have raised concern in relation to
parking of vehicles in these residential streets. A condition could not be reasonably imposed
to restrict such activity and in addition it would be difficult to enforce. It is also acknowledged
that cars can be parked there presently.
09/00699/RMM Development Control Board
6 th July 2009