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Reserved Matters application – appearance, landscaping, scale & layout – for 5 dwellings at 25 Orchard Way
amended by plans and biodiversity information received 16 January 2023
Reserved Matters application for the details of appearance, landscaping, scale and layout following Outline Approval P21/V0679/O Outline application for access for residential development of up to 5 dwellings.(Additional highway and ecology information received 13 May 2021) (Additional archaeology information received 28 May 2021)
Location 25 Orchard Way Harwell
amended by plans and biodiversity information received 16 January 2023
| P22/V2217/RM |
Reserved Matters application – appearance, landscaping, scale & layout – for 5 dwellings at 25 Orchard Way amended by plans and biodiversity information received 16 January 2023 |
|---|---|
| Status | No Comment |
| Major application? | |
| Registration Date | 15 September, 2022 |
| Consultation Start Date | 26 September, 2022 |
| Consultation End Date | 17 October, 2022 |
| Target Decision Date | 1 February, 2023 |
| PC Meeting Date | 14 February, 2023 |
| PC Comments | Response to amendment 14.2.23 - no comment Response 11.10.22 Council objects on following grounds; The buildings are too high as seen from the recreation ground and will completely change the building line and character of the surrounding area, causing over-development of that part of the village Plans refer to a wooden fence but the D&A statement mentions removal of the chain-link fence: "3.14 The existing chainlink fence (1.8m high) to the south west boundary to the recreation ground will be replaced with a close boarded timber fence (1.8m high) to the rear garden of plot 05, with a 1.1m native hedge planting along the remaining length to enclose the new access road" The chainlink fence is the property of Harwell Parish Council. The low hedge will change the character of that part of the recreation ground. Plans indicate the development will be a gated community - again this does not fit in with the surrounding area Plans are misleading because the houses appear to be the same height as those nearby, which is not the case as the new homes will be 2.5 storeys high. Solar panels are shown on the north side of roofs In spite of the application saying it takes account of policy DP23 on effect on amenity in the neighbourhood, there will be a detrimental effect on the use of the recreation ground as a place for relaxation. There is obscure glazing on the upper window nearest the recreation ground but the next window is only a few feet away. Note should be taken of the primary care situation locally - there is currently an urgent need for medical facilities which will not be forthcoming for some time. Should permission be granted, parking for all construction vehicles and staff should be contained within the site, and sustainable materials should be used where possible. Council requests that neighbours' comments are given careful consideration. |
| Neighbours? | |
| Vale Decision Date | 31 January, 2023 |
| Vale Decision | Withdrawn |
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