Land at Cottage Lane Mancot, Deeside Ch5 2Az
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“THE COTTAGE” LAND AT COTTAGE LANE MANCOT, DEESIDE CH5 2AZ SUPPORTING STATEMENT “PROPOSED NEW DWELLING” SEPTEMBER 2020 1. BACKGROUND This document provides supporting information in respect of planning application by Hawarden Estate for a residential dwelling on garden land off Cottage Lane It is intended to provide a concise overview and explanation of the background to the proposal and in particular: ● The policy content with which the application should be considered and determined ● An assessment of the planning merits of the application and ● Consideration of the site specific planning issues The information contained in this document is supplementary to that provided on the completed planning application form and is to be regarded as forming part of the application The information contained in this statement is also intended to assist the Planning Authority in determination of the proposal. The statement should be read in conjunction with the plans and drawings submitted which demonstrate the potential of the site and its relationship to the surrounding built form and landscape. Full consideration has been given to the site history and the Local authority Local plan. 2. DESIGN AND ACCESS 2.1. Proposal This planning application proposes a scheme of one detached, two story dwelling with integral garage. The proposed dwelling extends to 158.79 sq m 2.2. Location The site is located off Cottage Lane and consists of part of the former garden land within an established residential curtilage of Mansfield. 2.3. Scale The scale is of a modest residential, domestic scale being a three-bedroom, two story, detached property, within a good size plot. The scheme reflects the adjoining properties and last development to be undertaken in this location. The property will provide integral garage, lounge, dining room, Kitchen, WC and Utility on the ground floor with the three bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor The footprint extends to 89.31sq m, total floor 158.79 sqm (1709 sq ft) with ridge height of 7.3 m. 2.4. Use Existing use: Residential, Garden Land. Proposed Use: Residential 2.5. Layout The site is accessed of Cottage Lane through a new vehicular access point with the proposed layout designed to accommodate the proposed dwelling within the established topography and retain all natural features of the site and interface distances to neighbouring properties. 2.6. Landscaping Full detail will be provided in terms of hard and soft landscaping under subsequent applications and controlled by the LPA however the accompanying drawing provides a proposed site layout and the development mix. 2.7. Highway The scheme will provide sufficient garden and amenity area with paved pedestrian access The proposed scheme will be accessed of a new access point from cottage Lane. The proposal will provide no perceived detriment on the existing highway, access or egress. 2.8. Material Full plans and elevations have been submitted as part of this application. Materials have been selected to blend with the surrounding area and reflect the character of neighbouring dwellings within the village Proposed Finished/ External Materials are as follows: Roof Slate Walls Brick Doors Painted Timber Windows Double Glazed Window Unit Soffits and Fascia Timber Rainwater Goods and above ground pipework PVC 2.9. Massing The enclosed block plan provides an illustrative view of how the proposal would fit in context and scale. 2.10. Drainage All drainage to connect to mains drainage and shall remain conveniently accessible for maintenance or emergency drainage works. There are no utility constraints to this site and all exterior hard surfaces are to be permeable. 2.11. Services The units will connect to existing services, mains water and electricity. 2.12. Noise The proposed site will not be affected by noise other than from existing sources. 2.13. Sustainability Mancot is a well-established village with a range of services and facilities. The site is within easy pedestrian access to a principal bus route with regular services providing connectivity to the nearby settlement of Hawarden, Queensferry, Mold and the City of Chester The development of this dwelling will be undertaken to a high standard of specification, incorporating environmental and energy efficient design features along with some of the latest modern facilities and technology. The dwelling will fully comply with the latest building regulations. The intention is to use insulation within the flows, walls and roof to provide thermal resistance to the transmission of heat from the building. The proposed dwelling will also meet the requirements of the Building Regulations relating water demand and use All materials will be locally sourced: to this end local suppliers and tradesman will be employed/used in the construction. 2.14. Community safety and security During the construction process of the dwelling suitable and effective fencing will be erected where appropriate to safeguard the site from trespass and also to ensure the safety of any persons and vehicles etc that are on the site or within the vicinity of the building works. The position of the dwelling allows for natural surveillance of the site and it surroundings. It is also intended to avoid providing places of concealment to avoid giving easy access to low level windows and doors. The provision of discreet yet effective security lighting to sensitive areas will also be considered. Any proposed lighting will be of low energy, medium luminosity and will be set low to prevent any disruption. Suitable and effective locking and security systems will be applied to the dwelling and appropriate doors. 2.15. Waste Management Flintshire County Council has a door to door system for collection of domestic rubbish and recycling, Its is likely that the dwelling will have wheelie bins and recycle storage bins/ boxes within a screened area within the curtilage of the dwelling. These storage areas will be located within easy access from the dwelling and the recycling operatives and their vehicles 2.16. Cycle Provision Bicycle storage will be provided within the garage, by way of a fixed bicycle rack 3. PLANNING STATEMENT 3.1. Site: The site is located adjacent to the settlement boundary of Mancot. Mancot under the Unitary Development Plan falls within Category B settlement as defined by the Adopted Flintshire Unitary Development Plan. However, the location and the nature of the development, the principle of residential development on the site in our opinion would be considered acceptable as it is garden land and proposed in a residential area. The proposal is located outside the settlement boundary, however forms former garden land and the land offers to potential for limited infilling in villages which is an exception to the policy which regards the construction of new buildings. The proposal compliments the existing built form and the vistas observed from Cottage Lane therefore the proposal would form a natural extension to the built environment notwithstanding will utilise brownfield garden land, formerly part of Mansfield. 3.2. Proposal The construction of one detached welling, two storey with associated garden. 3.3. Planning History Full detail can be observed on Flintshire Planning Portal. The site has not abused the Planning System 3.4. Policy Considerations Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that, in the determination of planning applications, decisions are made in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Policies pertinent to the proposed development and site are as follows: 3.5. PLANNING POLICY WALES 2018 Planning Policy Wales (PPW) sets out the land use planning policies of the Welsh Government. The main objective is to ensure that the planning system contributes towards the delivery of sustainable development and improves the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales as defined by the Planning (Wales) Act 2015 and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. “Sustainable Development” means the process of improving the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales. PPW identifies five key planning principles which contributes towards achieving the right development in the right place. 1. “Growing our economy in a sustainable matter 2. Making best use of resources 3. Facilitating accessible and healthy environments 4. Creating and sustaining communities 5. Maximising environmental protection and limiting environmental impacts”. Chapter 3 of PPW sets out strategic and spatial choices, it sets out that Good Design is fundamental to creating sustainable places where people want to live, work and socialise. Access and inclusivity is identified as being a key strand to good design. In relation to the proposed development the Annexe is intended to be designed in such a way that it suits the parent’s needs now and into the future. This is completely in line with the principles set out within Chapter 3 of PPW. 3.9 – Character “The special characteristics of an area should be central to the design of a development. The layout, form, scale and visual appearance of a proposed development and its relationship to its surroundings are important planning considerations. A clear rationale behind the design decisions made, based on site and context analysis, a strong vision, performance requirements and design principles, should be sought throughout the development process and expressed when appropriate, in a design and access statement. In relation to the other elements of the proposal the design has been carefully considered to ensure that any new elements will either be entirely in keeping with the character of the existing building or alternatively will be identifiably non original. Chapter 4 of PPW sets out national policies relation to Housing. The chapter sets out that the planning system must identify a supply of land to support the delivery of the housing requirements to meet the differing needs of communities across all tenures and also provide a range of well-designed, energy efficient, good quality market housing.