Planning
A pre-application planning document for residential redevelopment, submitted by Quattro Design Architects and Black Box Planning, was well received by the Local Authority.
The Planning Officer’s report is available to download, the salient points are:
- The principle of residential redevelopment is supported.
- The scheme would be considered in-light of the presumption favouring development given the shortfall of housing land in the area.
- In the context of the private green space policy D3, Hardwick Green makes a positive contribution to the townscape but is not considered ‘significant’ and would only carry limited weight in any decision. The provision of public open space including a play area is supported.
- The overall density, layout and pattern of development in the pre-app submission and the siting of a 3-storey apartment block at the south of the site are considered appropriate and acceptable.
- The frontage on Marsh Lane and the allocation of parking requires consideration.
- The site has capacity for the 69 dwellings indicated and the general arrangement including; public open space, garden sizes and 2 parking spaces per dwelling is supported.
