May 2007 at 7.00 Pm Council Chamber, Swanspool House

Swanspool House Wellingborough BOROUGH COUNCIL OF NN8 1BP

WELLINGBOROUGH 15th May 2007

Regulatory Committee Wednesday 23rd May 2007 at 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Swanspool House

AGENDA

1. Apologies for absence.

Ι 2. Declarations of Interest (if any).

Ι 3. Confirmation of the minutes of the meeting held on 25/4/2007.

Ι 4. Applications for planning permission, building regulation approval etc.

Ι 5. Site Viewing Group Rota for the Municipal Year 2007/08.

6. Planning Application WP/2005/0815 – site of the former Knapp Tool Making Limited, London Road, Wellingborough – approved by the Secretary of State (a copy of the decision can be found in the Members Room).

7. Any other items that the Chairman decides are urgent.

Ι Enclosed

Lyn Martin-Bennison Chief Executive

Membership: Councillor Waters (Chairman), Councillor Morrall (Vice- Chairman), Councillors Bell, Dean, L Lawman, Maguire, Old, Palmer, Patel, Payne, Saxby, Sharp and Ward.

For further information contact Democratic Services on 01933 231511. Borough Council of Wellingborough Regulatory Committee Wednesday 23rd May 2007 at 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Swanspool House

INDEX

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DISTRICT

WP/2007/0078/F - Premises between 30 and 32 King Street, Earls Barton. 1 WP/2007/0171/F - 93-99 Arkwright Road, Irchester. 8 WP/2007/0177/O - Land adjacent to 2 Wollaston Road, Bozeat. 11 WP/2007/0179/F - 5 Silver Street, Wellingborough. 16 WP/2007/0191/F - 36 Vicarage Farm Community Centre and Gleneagles Social Club, Grafton Close, Wellingborough. 20 WP/2007/0206/F - Factory, 36 Broad Street, Earls Barton. 24 WP/2007/0252/C - Sywell Aerodrome, Belman Gate, Holcot Lane, Sywell. 31

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0078/F

PROPOSAL: Removal of old storage building. Construction of 4 new flats - amended plans.

LOCATION: Premises between 30 and 32 King Street, Earls Barton, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Mr Graham Wright.

This application is referred to the Regulatory Committee for determination at the request of the Parish Council which has also asked that the application site be the subject of a visit from the Site Viewing Group, the request was declined by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: As described.

The application site is an existing single storey range of buildings of no architect merit that is currently being used for storage purposes. The development in the street is characterized by terraces. Along the rear boundary of the site runs an unsurfaced pedestrian alleyway and inbetween the existing building and no. 30 King Street is an accessway that is capable of accommodating vehicular traffic.

The density of the development is 85 units per hectare.

Amended plans have been received on 27th March 2007.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: BW/84/914 Use of building for light engineering purposes – refused. The reasons on the above decision notice dated 6th December 1984 are:

1. The establishment of a use of this nature is considered inappropriate and undesirable within this predominantly residential area which, if allowed, would be detrimental to the privacy and quite enjoyment of the adjoining and nearby residential properties. 2. King Street in its present form is unsuitable to serve the proposed development and the type of vehicles likely to be attracted thereto.

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Notwithstanding the above, the Borough Planning Officer in a letter dated 27th December 1984 considered that the use of the building, which had no written planning history, was storage. The Borough Planning Officer also opined that under the then current General Development Order, upto 235m2 of the building could be used for an industrial use, other than a special industrial use.

The applicant has confirmed on the application form that the floor area of the building is 120m2 and its current use is as a store for leather goods. The current regulations that appertain to changes of use are contained in the General Permitted Development (Amendments) Order 1995 and a storage building now carries a B8 classification. The present Order says that upto 235m2 of floor area of a B8 use can be changed to a B1 use without planning permission. The B1 nomenclature includes offices not within class A2 (financial and professional), research and development etc and light industry.

It should be noted that the lack of any written permission, apart from the above mentioned refusal, has the consequence of the building having unregulated hours of operation and it could also be serviced by vehicles of any size.

NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Regional Spatial Strategy 8 Northamptonshire County Structure Plan - GS5, H3 and H6 Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan – E4, G1, G4, H2, H12 and T9 Supplementary Planning Guidance – Parking, Planning Out Crime and Building Better Places Planning Policy Statement 1; Delivering Sustainable Development Planning Policy Statement 3; Housing Planning Policy Statement 7; Sustainable Development in Rural Areas Planning Policy Guidance 13; Transport Planning Policy Statement 23; Planning and Pollution Control

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. NCC Highways – makes the following comments:

• No part of building to extend over the public highway that passes along the eastern side of the application site • Windows adjacent to the highway must be of a type that do not open outwards • “In view of the high demand on parking in the vicinity of the application site you should satisfy yourself as to the acceptability of relaxing the car parking requirement for the development. It is not appropriate to include the two on street parking spaces as part of the formal parking provision for the development.” • The isle width must be 6m. to allow the two cars parking space to be used. • The applicant should discuss the refuse collect aspect of the scheme with the appropriate Officer of the Borough Council of Wellingborough.

2. Earls Barton Parish Council – expresses concern regarding the proposal and requests a visit from the Site Viewing Group. The Parish Council raises the following issues:

• Overdevelopment of the site. • Reference to dire car parking situation locally and opinion that the off road car parking provision is inadequate. • Request reassurance that permission has been given for the access road to the side to be used in connection with the development.

3. Environmental Protection Service – no comment received.

4. Council’s Conservation and Design Officer – considers that there are two problems with the design:

i) The three dimensional bulk of the proposal. The deep roof span is incongruous and is inconsistent with the existing street form. ii) The concept of the front bay windows is applauded, but the proportions of the fenestration need to be vertical like the rest of the street.

5. Neighbours – letters of objection received from the occupiers of 25, 28, 32, 38 King Street who cite the following reasons for opposing the application:

• Loss of privacy • Belief that the proposal is trespassing • Loss of light • Flats development will be out of character • Utility meter will be affected • Disruption of refuse collection • Reference to the existing parking difficulties locally and belief that the proposal will add to the serious traffic problem in King Street • Statement from the adjoining land owner that he will not allow the proposed development to attach or bond to his property

The applicant has been notified regarding the assertion of the adjoining land owner that the proposed development will not be allowed to attach to no. 32 King Street. The applicant has responded thus “We would not assume any right to attach to existing structures. My plans show a new external wall on all 4 sides of our new building. Our new building is independent and free standing.”

ASSESSMENT: The material planning considerations are: • Compliance with policy • Effect on the visual amenity of the area • Effect on neighbours amenities • Highway and parking • Crime and disorder • Biodiversity • Accuracy of submitted plans

Compliance with policy Earls Barton is designated in the local plan as a limited development village. It is considered that the principle of a new dwelling which is to be located within the built up 4

area of the village and on brownfield is entirely consistent with elements of national guidance, regional and development plan policy that seeks to direct new residential development in the rural areas to such sites.

Policy E4 of the local plan states that industrial buildings which are incapable of adaptation or for development as industrial commercial use, or give rise to amenity, traffic or other environmental problems will be granted permission for redevelopment. It is apparent that the current level of commercial activity on the site is relatively low. The premises have no hours of operation condition imposed upon it and could also be serviced by large goods vehicles in close proximity to the dwellings in King Street.

Other aspects of policy will be examined below.

Effect on visual amenity Policy G1 of the Local Plan and Policy GS5 of the County Structure Plan both promote the need for new development to respect and enhance the character of its surroundings. Furthermore, the requirement for designs that contribute positively to their surroundings and which are also appropriate to their context is mentioned in paragraph 34 of PPS 1 and this concept is also reflected in the guidance contained in PPS 3.

Government advice and development plan policy promote the desirability of higher densities for residential development, particularity on brownfield land and the County Structure Plan (CSP) advocates a net minimum density of 35 dwellings per hectare. The CSP in paragraph 4.18 however goes on to say that the net minimum density approach does not advocate village cramming. The density of the proposal is 85 dwellings per hectare, which is well in excess of the required density, but it is recognised that this figure is distorted because the scheme is for flats. Nevertheless, it is suggested the density of the development cannot be justified because it does not respect the sense of place or contribute to the visual amenity of the area.

The context of the street scene has been described above and it is clear that the scheme by way of its design and mass is unacceptable because it neither enhances nor respects the design of the surrounding buildings. The proposal will result in a building that would appear as an overdevelopment of the site by presenting an incongruous and obtrusive feature in the street scene due to the bulk of the building caused by the excessive width of the roof span.

The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy GS5 of the County Structure Plan and Policies G1.1, H12.1 and H12.2 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

Effect on neighbours’ amenities It is acknowledged that the proposal will have an effect on the standard of amenity that is currently enjoyed by the occupiers of the surrounding dwellings. The plans that accompany the application show windows in the flank elevation at first floor level that serve an area that is to be used as a lounge, dining room and kitchen. The fenestration serving this room is not high level and has not been annotated as obscure glazed. It is considered that there will be a diminution of privacy for the occupiers of no. 30 as a 5

result of the development which will be sufficiently harmful to warrant refusing the application on the grounds of undue harm to residential amenity.

The proposal is therefore considered to be contrary to Policy G1.2 and H12.4 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

Highway and parking The observations of the Highway Authority are noted but it is considered that its comments are not overly helpful in the context of adopted parking policies for the following reasons:

• The standard mentioned in the adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance ‘Parking’ is one space per unit for residual schemes with no garages i.e. flats. The Highway Authority will be well aware that the suggested standard is expressed as a maximum provision, not a minimum requirement for off road spaces. • The amount of car parking spaces that could be available on street locally is a material consideration, but it has to be said that it is not the only determining factor. The correspondence from the respondents to the planning application publicity indicates that there are existing parking difficulties in King Street. The paucity of on street car parking spaces is clearly caused by local residents themselves who own cars and create an excessive demand for the available spaces by their natural desire to park their vehicles close to their homes. • Section 153 of the Highways Act 1980 controls doors, gates or bars that open outwards over the highway. This section does not actually mention windows but it is considered that these could be similarly caught by the legislation. If outward opening windows present a danger to users of the highway it might prompt action by the Highway Authority under Section 130 of the Act which covers general nuisances and obstruction.

Two off road parking spaces are to be provided for the potential residents and the deletion of the vehicular access onto King Street will result in two more spaces being created on street. The proposals is therefore considered to comply with the provisions of the adopted parking Supplementary Guidance and be in accord with Government guidance.

Crime and disorder No relevant crime and disorder issues have been raised in the determination of the application.

Biodiversity No biodiversity issues have been identified within the scope of this application.

Accuracy of plans Contrary to the statement by the applicant, the drawings which accompany the application clearly show on both the elevational and floor plans that the proposed building is to be attached to number 32 King Street. The comment of the applicant is therefore most confusing and this uncertainty regarding the actual position and appearance of the proposed building in relation to the dwelling on the adjoining site is considered to be another valid reason for refusal.

Non material considerations • Trespass onto neighbouring land • Effect on a neighbour’s utility meter • Disruption of refuse collection

CONCLUSION The scheme is in accord with Government guidance and development plan policy regarding the use of brownfield land in the rural areas for housing. It is considered however that the detrimental effect on the visual amenity of the street scene and on neighbours’ amenities will be sufficient to justify withholding planning permission. Also the submitted plans do not reflect the statement of the applicant with regards attaching to the neighbouring building.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse planning permission for the following reasons:

1. The proposal by reason of its incongruous appearance will have a detrimental effect on the visual amenity of the street scene and is therefore contrary to Policy GS5 of the County Structure Plan and Polices G1.1, H12.1 and H12.2 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan. 2. The proposal will have an overly detrimental effect on the standard of amenities currently enjoyed by the occupiers of nearby residential property and is contrary to Policies G1.2 and H12.4 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan. 3. The submitted plans are inconsistent with regards to the additional information supplied by the applicant relating to the position of the proposed building on the site and attaching to the adjoining dwellinghouse.

POLICY G1

PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT WILL NORMALLY BE GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION WHERE THE DEVELOPMENT:

1. IS OF A HIGH STANDARD OF DESIGN WHICH RESPECTS AND ENHANCES THE CHARACTER OF ITS SURROUNDINGS;

2. WILL NOT AFFECT THE AMENITIES OF ANY NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES OR RESULT IN WIDESPREAD IMPACT, BY REASON OF NOISE, VIBRATION, SMELL, LIGHT OR OTHER POLLUTION, UNACCEPTABLE LOSS OF LIGHT OR OVERLOOKING.

POLICY GS5

IN ORDER TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY DESIGN AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ALL PROPOSALS WILL HAVE REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATIONS:

- THE VISUAL APPEARANCE OF THE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LOCAL AREA;

- THE NEED TO ENCOURAGE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AND THE RELATIONSHIPS OF DIFFERENT LAND-USE WITH EACH OTHER;

- THE NEED FOR MEASURES FOR PLANNING OUT CRIME; AND

- THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, RESOURCES AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR DEVELOPMENTS AND DESIGNS WHICH GIVE PRIORITY TO MEANS OF TRANSPORT OTHER THAN THE PRIVATE CAR.

POLICY H12

PLANNING PERMISSION WILL BE GRANTED FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROVIDED THAT:

1. THE PROPOSED DENSITY IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SITE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS;

2. A VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT IS CREATED;

4. REASONABLE STANDARDS OF PRIVATE AMENITY ARE AFFORDED TO ALL DWELLINGS.

INFORMATIVE The applicant is advised that this decision relates to the following drawing numbers received on the date shown: Drawing Numbers: Date Received: 1, 2 and 3 27th March 2007

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0171/F

PROPOSAL: New shop front and storage container to rear - retrospective application.

LOCATION: 93-99 Arkwright Road, Irchester, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Mr K Komaleswaran.

This application is subject to the Regulatory Committee due to the objection of the Parish Council and the level of third party objection.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: An existing A1 unit positioned within a residential area of Irchester forms the application site. One half of the unit does not appear to be in use at the present time. A yard area is found to the rear of the building.

This application seeks retrospective planning permission for a new shop front to part of the unit (that which is currently in use) and the siting of one storage container in the yard to the rear. It emerged from a site visit that three containers are presently located on site. However the proposal under consideration is for the shop font and one container only.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: The site was granted an A1 use under WR/72/76 – two shops with flats over. No further planning permissions have been granted since this time.

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: G1 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. Highways Authority – recommends that the highway standards and planning conditions set out in the NCC document ‘Minor Planning Applications that have an effect on the highway’ be applied to this planning application.

2. Irchester Parish Council – the roller shutters are an improvement however the container is unacceptable and should be removed from the site.

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3. Third parties – letters of objection have been received from 6 neighbouring occupiers. Grounds of objection are as follows:

• Storage container is an eyesore, untidy and not in-keeping with the area. • The shop front of the vacant part of the unit is an eyesore. The entire shop front should be replaced. • Lighting fitted to the outside of the shop is having a detrimental affect on the living conditions enjoyed by the surrounding occupiers as it shines directly into homes. • The yard area may constitute a health and safety issue. • Increased traffic movements delivering to and taking stock from the containers. • Siting of container will result in the loss of an amenity area for the flats above the shop. • The bulk of the containers restrict the outlook of neighbouring occupiers. • Concern that the vacant section of shop is to be used as a takeaway.

ASSESSMENT: Character and Appearance The new shop front, which is considered to be acceptable in terms of its design, does not have a material impact on the appearance of the streetscene. The siting of the container in the rear curtilage is however considered to have a harmful impact on both the character and appearance of the area. The form of storage chosen by the applicant does not respect the site or its surroundings and does nothing to enhance the appearance of the area. The form of container positioned within the site would be more consistent with an area of industrial character. An alternative may be to use the vacant section of the unit for storage purposes. The feasibility of this would need to be assessed by the applicant.

Residential Amenity It is considered that the outlook of neighbouring occupiers will be detrimentally affected by the positioning of the container within the rear curtilage.

Summary Overall it is considered that the proposal is contrary to Policies G1 (1 and 2) of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan for the reasons set out below.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse.

1. The proposal constitutes inappropriate development in the context of the site and its surroundings. The proposal will have a detrimental impact on both the appearance and character of the locality. The proposed development will also have a harmful effect the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers. The development is therefore contrary to Policies G1 (1 and 2) of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

POLICY G1

PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT WILL NORMALLY BE GRANTED PLANNING PERMISSION WHERE THE DEVELOPMENT:

1. IS OF A HIGH STANDARD OF DESIGN WHICH RESPECTS AND ENHANCES THE CHARACTER OF ITS SURROUNDINGS;

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0177/O

PROPOSAL: Outline application for the erection of a detached house to the side of existing dwelling.

LOCATION: Land adjacent to 2 Wollaston Road, Bozeat, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Mr and Mrs L Tilbury.

This application comes before the Regulatory Committee due to a request by Bozeat Parish Council who have concerns regarding the access to the site. This application was asked to be site viewed by Bozeat Parish Council but the request was declined by the Chairman.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The site is located within the confines of the Village of Bozeat and forms an area of garden land approximately 166 sq m in size to the side/north of 2 Wollaston Road, Bozeat. This application is in outline for the construction of one dwelling; to determine the siting of the property within the site and its access onto Wollaston Road.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: WP/2001/0230/F Ground and first floor extension and detached garage - approved with conditions. BW/88/0978 Vehicular access - approved with conditions.

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan - Policies G1, G4, H1, H3, H12 and T10. County Structure Plan - Policy GS5. Bozeat is designated within the Local Plan as a Restricted Infill Village. Supplementary Planning Guidance VIII - ‘Housing Layout and Design’.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. Bozeat Parish Council – “concerns regarding access, both to the front and the side of the site.

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“The contents of the Design and Access Statement are noted but it is not considered that the statement relating to parking provision will ensure that adequate facilities can be provided. It must be ensured in the case of both the existing and proposed dwelling that a vehicle can be positioned fully in rear of the highway boundary. This will require a space 5m deep or, where situated in front of a garage having an up and over door, a space of 5.5m deep.

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Note: The above comments were received prior to the submission of the amended scheme, which gives the required 5m in depth from the highway frontage to the property to allow for sufficient parking space to the front of the dwelling.

3. Central Networks - “do not object”.

4. Third Party Responses - two objections received from a nearby residents (summary):

• Should provide provision for at least 2 parking spaces within the site and two for the existing dwelling as parking on the road would be dangerous and would make worse the existing lack of parking. • The new build should reflect the character of the existing buildings in Wollaston Road built in 1892 • “I object to the above planning application specifically and any further new home applications in general. With the high number of new house builds over the past couple of years and the continued submission of applications for planning consent along with the recent/current conversion of previously non-residential properties into multiple dwellings. The ?village? can not support further expansion in this manner as there is very little or no infrastructure in the way of shops, social and community facilities especially for youngsters, public transport etc. For instance there has been a noticeable loss of water pressure since the houses in the area known as Little Close. This plus the extra traffic and loss of space ? where properties are being put in the grounds of others and therefore making the area feel enclosed ? is making Bozeat not such a nice place to live anymore. I also understand that estate agents are currently having trouble selling houses in Bozeat, with the lack of amenities being given as a reason, so building extra appears pointless”

ASSESSMENT: Principle of Development The site is located within the confines of the village boundary of Isham, which is designated as a restricted infill Village. The proposed property is considered to be a site for infilling and is not considered to be a form of tandem development as a separate access is proposed. The site therefore is appropriate for development and any impact 13

upon neighbouring property is to be determined in any reserved matters applications. The application is therefore in accordance with Policy G4 and H3 of the Local Plan.

Effect upon Neighbours Amenities Due to the application being in outline only the siting and the location of the access are to be determined at this stage. Due to the properties proposed location to the front/west of the site and the location of the windows in 2 Wollaston Road being located in such away so as to avoid any significant loss of light i.e. not directly on the closest rear elevation. It is considered that the property can be designed such or suitable conditions imposed so as to result in no loss of light or loss of privacy issues to neighbours and is therefore in accordance with Policy G1.2 of the Local Plan.

Loss of Amenity Space The site is currently the side garden land to 2 Wollaston Road, Bozeat therefore the existing length of garden land to the rear remains as presently exists, although it is acknowledged due to the angled nature of the plot that the loss to of the side garden is more relevant. Nevertheless the total length of remaining garden, even considering the proposed rear parking area would be in excess of 10.5, with 10.5m being the suggested garden length of properties as stated in SPG VIII: Building Better Places.

The siting of the proposed property would give minimum rear amenity space length of 9.9m, which is 0.6m less than the suggested 10.5m in SPG VIII, this guidance, however is intended primarily for properties which are back-to-back, which is not the case in this instance. Coupled with the length of garden for half of its length exceeding 10.5m, the degree of failure and the possibility of removal all permitted development (PD) from the property is a Reserved Matters of Full application there is considered to be no justification to refuse the application on loss of amenity space grounds.

Character and Setting of Locality The neighbouring properties are of no special architectural significance, although are of an age to give consideration to their setting. When considering the size of the application plot it was noted that many of the plots surrounding the site are of a similar size (See location plan), therefore although the rear amenity space may not be in accordance with SPG VIII, this size of plot is characteristic of the area. The design of the building is to be determined under reserved matters. It is therefore considered that the application is in accordance with Policy G1.1 of the Local Plan.

Planning Out Crime Implications Having consulted Supplementary Planning Guidance IV: Planning Out Crime in Northamptonshire there are no crime implications with regard the property.

Highway Implications In order for vehicles to access the front parking spaces, they utilise an existing hard- paved vehicle cross over cutting though the grassed verge and an existing dropped kerb (approved 1988, as above). The area in front of the property allows for two cars to be parked off road in side-by-side spaces, with a parking area length of 5m which is in accordance with SPG V: Parking for a space 5m deep (amended drawing), where no garage is present. It is therefore considered with further conditioning relating to the splays and hard-paving coupled with the amended scheme, which allows for this 5m depth that the application represents no adverse implications to the safety and 14

convenience of the highway and is in accordance with Policy T10 of the Borough Council of Wellingborough Local Plan.

Response to Representations The advice given by the highways authority, nearby third party objectors and the comments of Parish Council in reference the road safety and access concerns have been taken into account and the relevant guidance applied as discussed above and the relevant conditions applied. The comments received in relation to the building being in keeping with the existing character of the area are to be considered at the reserved matters or full application stage.

Summary Having considered the above, there are no material planning considerations to justify refusal of this application and is therefore in accordance with Policy G1, G4, H1, H3, H12 and T10, and highway guidance and is hereby recommended for approval.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions. The Borough Council of Wellingborough hereby give notice in pursuance of the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that outline planning permission has been granted for the carrying out of the development referred to in Part I hereof in accordance with the application and plans submitted subject to the following conditions:

1. Application for approval of reserved matters must be made not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission and the development must be begun not later than whichever is the later of the following dates: (a) the expiration of five years from the date of this permission; or (b) the expiration of two years from the final approval of the reserved matters or, in the case of approval on different dates, the final approval of the last such matter to be approved. 2. Before any development is commenced, detailed plans, drawings and particulars of the layout, Design, External appearance and landscaping shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority and the development shall be carried out in accordance therewith. 3. To prevent loose material being carried onto the public highway the parking area is to be hard-paved. 4. Visibility splays of 2.4m x 2.4m shall be maintained at a minimum height of 0.6m above the driveway. 5. Any gates at the access point shall be hung inwards only and restricted to a height of 0.6m.

Reasons: 1. Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. 2. To secure satisfactorily planned development. 3. In the interests of the safety and convenience of the highway. 4. In the interests of the safety and convenience of the highway. 15

5. In the interests of the safety and convenience of the highway.

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0179/F

PROPOSAL: Change of use from A1 to A3 - retrospective application.

LOCATION: 5 Silver Street, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Mr Ibrahim Unsal, Cafe Portioli.

This application is taken to Regulatory Committee because four letters of objection have been received regarding the decline in the dominance of A1 use in Silver Street.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The application site is located within the Town Centre conservation area and within a specific area designated as a secondary shopping street, within the Borough Council of Wellingborough Local Plan. The proposed development is as above and is currently in operation as a restaurant.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: No relevant planning history.

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Borough Council of Wellingborough Local Plan: G1, C2, C3 and C11. NCC Structure Plan: TCR1. National Policy: PPS6.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. Highways (NCC) - recommends that the highway standards and planning conditions set out in the NCC document ‘Minor Planning Applications that have an effect on the highway’ be applied to this application.

2. Environmental Protection Department –

“The Borough Council of Wellingborough Environmental Protection Department would like it to be made known to the applicant that the current layout of the premises does not conform to the Food Hygiene England Regulations 2006, in that the toilet opens directly into a food handling area (the restaurant). Therefore

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the department considers that to comply with this legislation an intervening lobby should be fitted.

3. Three objections received from third parties and a letter of objection received on behalf of the Town Centre Partnership; Summary:

• Would lead to less than 50% retails frontage in Silver Street. • Businesses currently looking for A1 use. • People will not travel to Wellingborough to visit food outlets but would shops. • Recent change of use of 28 Silver Street from A1 results in frontage below 50%. • Problem of cooking smells. • Enough food outlets in Silver Street and within the Town Centre. • No guarantee that the premises if given permission will not become a different type of hot food outlet

ASSESSMENT: Principally this application will be judged against policy although any impact upon amenity and upon the safety and convenience of the highway will also be taken into account when making a recommendation.

Policy Implications As the premises is located within a designated shopping Street it is important to judge the application in line with policy C2 of the Borough Council of Wellingborough Local Plan which stipulates that the street should be predominately A1 (retail use).

A survey was carried out in respect to the current frontage use. The results indicated that approximately 52% of the frontage is in use for A3 (A5) or A2 purposes and only 40% is in A1 use, the remainder being vacant units or the use disputed. Even if all the vacant units reopened in an A1 use and the disputed uses were A1, this figure would only increase to 48% and retail uses would not be dominant, since this survey was conducted in early 2006 a further unit (no. 28) was granted permission for A2, therefore further reducing the ratio of retails outlets. On this basis, it is considered that any further changes of use from A1 should be resisted.

In conclusion, the application is considered to be contrary to Policy C2.1 in that the application if approved would result in an unacceptable dominance of non-A1 use within the street frontage.

Effect upon Neighbours Amenity The proposal involves change of use to A3, it is not expected that the use will involve any additional loss of amenity to neighbouring properties than currently exists from the existing A1 use in allowing a degree of hot food to be cooked on the premises, nevertheless any possible air pollution from the premises would be mitigated through conditioning for an extraction unit and existing procedures in relation to the Environmental Health Department. It is therefore considered that there are no loss of light, overlooking, noise or pollution issues with regard this application and is therefore in accordance with Policy G1 of the Local Plan.

Character and Setting of Locality Although the application is within the established conservation area, the application is for change of use only and should permission be granted any change of use to the signage and/or shop front would require an application. It is therefore considered that the application is in accordance with Policy G1 of the Local Plan.

Planning Out Crime Implications Having consulted Supplementary Planning Guidance IV: Planning Out Crime in Northamptonshire there are no crime implications with regard the change of use, with no additional implications than exist from the A1 use.

Highway Implications As the premises is located within the urban core, patrons of the premises would enjoy the current town centre parking provision, including within the nearby ‘Morrisons’ parking area. It is unlikely that customers would park on the highway. Therefore having consulted the NCC document ‘Minor Planning Applications that have an effect on the highway’ be applied to this application there are no highway grounds for refusal of this application.

Response to Representations The advice given by the highways authority has been taken into account and the relevant guidance applied as discussed above. The comments of the nearby properties have been discussed above in accordance with Policy. The comments in relation to the problems of cooking smells are discussed above.

Summary Having considered the above, the application is considered to be contrary to Policy C2.1 and is subsequently recommended for refusal.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse.

1. The proposed change of use would undermine the retail vitality and viability of the Town Centre, contrary to Policies C2.1 of the adopted Borough Council of Wellingborough Local Plan and Policy TCR1 of the Northamptonshire County Structure Plan and inconsistent with the advice in PPS6.

POLICY C2 (1)

WITHIN THE SECONDARY SHOPPING STREETS, SHOPPING, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND FOOD AND DRINK USES WILL BE PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT THIS:

1. WOULD NOT RESULT, EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR CUMULATIVELY, IN SHOPS NO LONGER REMAINING THE DOMINANT USE WITHIN THE SPECIFIC SECONDARY SHOPPING STREET AS A WHOLE.

POLICY TCR1

PROVISION WILL BE MADE FOR DEVELOPMENT WHICH MAINTAINS AND STRENGTHENS THE VITALITY AND VIABILITY OF THE TOWN CENTRES BY:

- SUPPORTING THE ROLE OF THE TOWN CENTRES AS THE PRIMARY LOCATIONS FOR SHOPPING, EMPLOYMENT, LEISURE, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT;

- RETAINING AND INCREASING HOUSING;

- ENCOURAGING MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS;

- UTILISING BROWNFIELD LAND, EXISTING BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE;

- IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DEVELOPMENT;

- MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT OR PROVISION OF OPEN SPACE;

- IMPROVING TOWN CENTRE SAFETY AND SECURITY;

- REDUCING THE PROVISION FOR PRIVATE NON-RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND FOR LONG STAY PUBLIC CAR PARKING AND INCREASING THE PROPORTION OF SHORT STAY PUBLIC CAR PARKING; AND

- IMPROVING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT, PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN CENTRES, AND DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATE TO THE USE AND FUNCTION OF EACH, WILL BE IDENTIFIED IN LOCAL PLANS.

INFORMATIVE/S: 1. The applicant is advised that this decision relates to the following drawing numbers received on the date shown: Drawing Number: Date Received: Location Plan, 02/WEL07/01 & 02/WEL07/02 05/04/2007 2. The Borough Council of Wellingborough Environmental Protection Department would like it to be made known to the applicant that the current layout of the premises does not conform to the Food Hygiene England Regulations 2006, in that the toilet opens directly into a food handling area (the restaurant). Therefore the department considers that to comply with this legislation an intervening lobby should be fitted.

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0191/F

PROPOSAL: Temporary toilet block (for a period of 12 to 20 weeks) and smokers shelter - amended smoking shelter location.

LOCATION: 36 Vicarage Farm Community Centre and Gleneagles Social Club, Grafton Close, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Vicarage Farm Community Centre and Gleneagles Social Club.

This application has been brought before the Regulatory Committee for determination at the request of Ward Councillor.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: As described above. The toilets as are needed to facilitate refurbishment works. The smoking shelter is required due to the impending coming into force of The Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006.

The application site is a community centre located on the corner of Barnwell Road, Grafton Close and Gleneagles Drive. On the opposite side of Grafton Close is a parade of shops and at the end of the cul-de-sac and abutting the application site’s southern boundary are residential properties. The centre’s car parking area is accessed from Grafton Close and the grassed area between the car park and the building is the intended location of the temporary toilets. On the Grafton Road frontage are tables and chairs together with children’s play equipment.

The smoking shelter was originally shown as being situated in a position close to the Gleneagles Drive/Barnwell Road junction. An amended plan has however been received on 30th April 2007, that indicates that the smoking shelter is now to be situated close to the main entrance into the centre on the opposite side of the road to the shops. An additional neighbour publicity exercise has been undertaken.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: BW/82/0966 Public house and community centre – conditionally approved.

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NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Regional Spatial Strategy 8. Northamptonshire County Structure Plan - GS5. Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan - G1 and L2. Planning Policy Statement 1; Delivering Sustainable Development. Supplementary Planning Guidance - Planning Out Crime.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. NCC Highways – refer to NCC publication for highways advice.

2. Environmental Protection Service – no comment received.

3. Commercial Environmental Health – no comment received.

4. Neighbours – an objection has been received to the amended scheme from the occupier of 28 Grafton Close who cites the following reasons for opposing the proposal:

• Existing high levels of noise emanating from the centre when there are functions and patrons are requested not to use the outside of the building after 21:30. Opinion that the smoking shelter would only add to the problems. • When garden tables are used wind blown smoking debris is deposited in the neighbouring garden. Belief expressed that the smoking shelter will again make matters worse.

ASSESSMENT: The material planning considerations are:

• Compliance with policy • Effect on neighbours’ amenities • Biodiversity • Crime and disorder

Compliance with policy There are no specific policies in the development plan that relate to smoking shelter development involving community centres and therefore the policies that the scheme will be set against are GS5 of the County Structure Plan together with G1.1, G1.2 and L2 of the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

• The general design policies and Government guidance requires new development to be of a high standard, and clearly, the temporary toilets will be visible from both Gleneagles Drive and Grafton Close. It is suggested however, that the short-term harm which the toilets will inflict on the visual amenity of the street scene will not be overly injurious to the area bearing in mind their interim use. The transitory nature of the block can be controlled by way of the imposition of an appropriate condition. • Policy L2 requires proposals to be small scale and intended for the residents in the immediate locality. From the information that has been provided for the Council to go on it is apparent that both elements of the scheme are small scale and are expected to serve residents from the local area. 22

• With regards the smoking shelter has a ‘bus shelter’ like appearance and will not appear as incongruous amongst the exterior furniture or play equipment.

Effect on neighbours’ amenities With regards to the temporary toilets it is anticipated that their use will not overly inconvenience the occupiers of residential property in Grafton Close due to the intervening distance between them. The comments of the neighbour are noted, but it is considered that there is insufficient reason to refuse planning permission on the grounds of harm to residential amenity for the following reasons:

• The Council’s Environmental Protection Service has adequate powers to investigate noise complaints and take action as it deems is appropriate. • Customers’ causing disturbance by congregating the outside centre is considered to be a licensing issue. • With regards to litter the Community Centre has a duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to adequately control its waste/litter generation.

Biodiversity No biodiversity issues have been identified within the scope of this application.

Crime and disorder It is considered that there are no pertinent crime and disorder issues raised by the proposal.

CONCLUSIONS It is considered that there are no sustainable planning reasons to justify refusing the application.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.

1. The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. 2. The postion of the smoking shelter shall be carried out in accordance with the amended plan deposited with the local planning authority on 30th Apri 2007 . 3. The temporary toilets shall be removed by 31st October 2007 and the site restored to its former condition.

Reasons: 1. Required to be imposed pursuant to S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2. To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the agreed amendments. 3. The temporary toilet block is not an acceptable permanent building.

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0206/F

PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing building and construction of nine dwellings - re-submission.

LOCATION: Factory, 36 Broad Street, Earls Barton, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Bridgewest Construction Limited.

This application is referred to the Regulatory Committee for determination because more than three letters of objection have been received from nearby neighbours.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: The applicant has described the proposal as nine dwellings, plots 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are however divided horizontally, which classes them as flats. The density of the scheme is 72 units per hectare.

The application site is located close to the centre of Earls Barton and in the conservation area. The site was formerly host to a shoe factory; the majority of which has been razed to the ground but there is a residual two storey building on the site frontage to Broad Street. The application site benefits from an existing vehicular access and nearby there are several other access onto Broad Street including one that serves a doctors surgery. The rear of the site is vacant and has become overgrown. There are three high walls that are in a state of disrepair on the boundaries with the other Broad Street properties and there is a lower wall that bounds the site with the Chapel to the west.

On the southern boundary is a fence with the residential units in Blackwell Close together with a car park and turning area beyond. Blackwell Close is accessed by vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Broad Street and it also has a pedestrian walkway at its western end that connects it to Station Road.

The dilapidated appearance of the application site and the other buildings in the rear of Broad Street, which clearly have not been maintained for a considerable period of time, gives this area of Earls Barton an air of dereliction.

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RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: WR/49/129 Proposed extension to factory – approved. WR/55/137 Extension to factory – approved. WR/74/2 Alterations to offices and despatch department – approved. WP/99/482 Site for new doctors surgery – conditionally approved. WP/2006/0035 Demolition of existing building and construction of nine dwellings (five 2-bed flats and four 3-bed houses) – appeal lodged with the Planning Inspectorate for non determination.

NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Regional Spatial Strategy 8 Northamptonshire County Structure Plan - GS5, H3 and H6 Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan - G1, G4, H2, H12 and T9 Supplementary Planning Guidance – Parking, Planning Out Crime and Building Better Places Planning Policy Statement 1; Delivering Sustainable Development Planning Policy Statement 3; Housing Planning Policy Statement 7; Sustainable Development in Rural Areas Planning Policy Guidance 13; Transport Planning Policy Guidance 15; Planning and the Historic Environment Planning Policy Statement 23; Planning and Pollution Control.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: 1. Earls Barton Parish Council – voted at its meeting on 16th April 2007 to support the application because access to the site is now via Blackwell Close.

2. NCC Highways –

• “Any doors and windows on the highway frontage of the development to Broad Street must be hung so as to opens inwards only.” • “It must be ensured that no encroachment into or over the highway occurs on the frontage of the development to Brood Street.” • “Blackwell Close doe not comprise highway maintainable at the public expense. To ensure that its future adoption is not prejudiced the applicant must seek approval to the use and to the means of construction of a means of access into the site of the proposal from the present owner of the roadway.” • “The applicant should be advised to discuss refuse collection aspects of the proposal with the appropriate officer of the Borough Council of Wellingborough.”

Subsequent to its original consultation response the Highway Authority has also stated that it is anticipated that no part of the development will be considered for adoption as highway maintainable at the public expense.

3. Council’s Conservation Officer – no comment received at time of writing the report.

4. Environmental Protection – request that its comments made in respect of the previous application are repeated, namely. The applicant has submitted an 26

historic Environmental Risk Assessment that reveals that the site has elevated levels of arsenic, copper and zinc. Recommends that a further risk assessment is submitted or a suitable condition be included in any approval.

5. Northamptonshire Police – no comment received at time of writing the report.

6. The Wildlife Trust – observes that the development may present an opportunity for the planting of appropriate indigenous species to promote habitat and a food source for native species of fauna.

7. Neighbours/Third Parties – letters of objection/concern have been received from the owners/occupiers of 2 Churchill Road; 2 and 8 Dowthorpe End; 48 Dowthorpe Hill; and The Methodist Chapel Property Committee and the writers cite the following reasons for opposing the scheme:

• Absence of a pedestrian footway through the site to link Blackwell Close and Broad Street. • Loss of light. • Loss of privacy. • Additional traffic congestion, especially at peak times and proximity to local schools and other traffic generators. • Height and proximity of the proposed buildings to adjacent Chapel. • Design of the windows that face the Broad Street frontage do not respect the existing fenestration and are not appropriate in a conservation area. • Development should include an element of low cost housing to help public sector workers remain in Earls Barton.

7. Councillor Lucy Payne – supports the application. Councillor Payne goes onto to commend the developer on the design of the frontage onto Broad Street and for listening to the objectors to the previous scheme.

ASSESSMENT: The material planning considerations are:

• Compliance with policy • Effect on the conservation area • Highways, traffic and parking • Effect on neighbours amenities • Crime and disorder • Planning gain • Biodiversity

Compliance with policy Earls Barton is designated in the local plan as a limited development village. It is considered that the principle of a new residential development that is to be located within the built up area of the village and on brownfield land is entirely consistent with elements of national guidance, regional and development plan policy that seeks to direct new residential development in the rural areas to such sites. The density of the development is 72 units per hectare, and although this figure is well in excess of the net 27 minimum density of 35 mentioned in Policy H6 of the County Structure Plan, it is not considered to be excessive bearing in mind that five out of the nine units are flats.

Effect on the conservation area The Council is required to pay special regard to the visual amenity of the designated conservation area and comments that both support and oppose the design of the scheme have been received. It is considered that the proposed redevelopment of the site will have a positive impact on the visual amenity of the Conservation Area by removing the present dilapidated buildings and replacing them with a development that is satisfactory in its design and scale.

Highways, traffic and parking The comments received from neighbours and third parties regarding the likely increase in traffic in Broad Street are noted, but the Highway Authority has not opposed the scheme.

It is considered that the amount of traffic that the development will generate is not significantly large enough to warrant concern, bearing in mind the number of other traffic movements that take place during the day in Broad Street, especially during the peak times when children are being dropped off and picked up from the local schools.

Effect on neighbours’ amenities It is acknowledged that the proposal will have an effect on the amenities that the residents of Broad Street have begun to enjoy since the demolition of the factory. It is considered however that the effects of the new development will not be so serious to warrant refusing the application because there are adequate spacing distances between the proposed dwellings and the existing residents which will mitigate the developments’ effect on light reception, appearance and privacy. It is anticipated that the development will be relatively set down in relation to the surrounding buildings, which again will reduce its effect as will the retention of some of the high boundary walling.

It is accepted that there will be a loss of light for the Methodist Chapel. However, the intended building that is illustrated as being situated close to the boundary does not run along its full length, is set down slightly and has its roof sloping away from the Chapel. The Chapel is not a residential use and it is considered that the efficient use of a brown field site located in the centre of a village should be accorded more weight than the preservation of light into the windows next door.

It is suggested that conditions be imposed which remove the permitted development rights for the occupiers of the new dwellings to construct extensions, insert windows and erect garden structures to ensure the amenities of nearby occupiers are not unduly affected in the future.

Crime and disorder It is perhaps unfortunate that the Police have not commented on the application, but it is understood that the Police Station in the village is still active due to recent crime and disorder issues.

Comment has been received regarding a possible access through the site from Blackwell Close to Broad Street. It is considered that the principle of a pedestrian access through the site would not be desirable on the grounds of crime and disorder, this is because there would be no clear definition within the development of public and private space and anybody loitering with ill intent would always have an irrefutable excuse to be there.

The Companion Guide to Planning Policy Guidance 3 Housing – Better Places to Live By Design – states that a good starting point for walking distances to the facilities that residents may expect to reach comfortably is 10 minutes, or approximately 800m. The residents in Blackwell Close currently have a walk of less than 10 minutes to the schools and the library from either of the existing two routes to the close. Others residents who may wish to reach the village centre from the Station Road area, or from the east, will not have their journey shortened by any noticeable degree if a footpath link through to Broad Street were to be included in the scheme. The only village facility that may be beyond the recommended distance is the new doctors surgery in Aggate Way, but clearly a link through from Blackwell Close to Broad Street would not make any appreciable difference to residents who would want to walk to that Surgery.

Development of the site will bring it back into use and will delete an area of land that could become a magnet for anti-social activities.

Planning gain The size of the proposal does not trigger the requirement for any Section 106 contributions under the current system for mitigating for the effects of development, despite the clear desirability of retaining public sector workers in the village.

Biodiversity The comments of the Wildlife Trust are noted. It is considered however that other than the disturbance of wildlife that may have taken up residence on the site due to its overgrown state, no other biodiversity issues have been identified within the scope of this application.

CONCLUSION: The application is considered to be a sustainable form of development because it utilizes brown field land and is located close to the facilities of the village. It is considered therefore that the application can be recommended for approval with conditions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.

1. The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission. 2. Representative samples of all external facing and roofing materials shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the development is commenced and the development shall be carried out using the approved materials.

3. Before development commences a further Environmental Risk Assessment shall be undertaken to assess the possible contamination of the site. Should the assessment reveal that there is contamination present it shall contain details of the measures that will be necessary to remediate the site to enable it to be suitable for residential use. The proposed remediation measures shall be submitted to the local planning authority and agreed in writing and the hereby approved development shall not be occupied until the local planning authority has indicated in writing that the remediation measures have been completed to its satisfaction. 4. Before development commences details of the exterior doors, windows and eaves/verges shall be submitted to the local planning authority and approved in writing. The development shall be carried out in accord with the approved details. 5. The rainwater goods shall be of a metal type. 6. Before development commences details of the driveway surfacing in the rear of the public highway shall be submitted to the local planning authority and approved in writing. The driveway shall be constructed using the approved materials. 7. Notwithstanding the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 as amended, other than those expressly approved by this consent no windows shall be inserted above ground floor level without the consent in writing of the local planning authority. 8. Notwithstanding the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 as amended, the hereby approved dwellings shall not be extended in any way without the consent in writing of the local planning authority. 9. Notwithstanding the provisions of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 as amended, no structures shall be erected in the amenity areas of the hereby approved dwellings without the consent in writing of the local planning authority. 10. The window in the north elevation of plot no.7 above ground floor level shall be obscure glazed to the satisfaction of the local planning authority and shall remain as obscure glazed to its satisfaction. The opening design of the window shall be submitted to the local planning authority and approved in writing and the window shall be inserted with the approved design. The opening specification shall be retained to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

Reasons: 1. Required to be imposed pursuant to S51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2. In the interests of visual amenity. 3. In order to ensure that any contamination of the site is adequately remediated. 4. To protect and enhance the Earls Barton Conservation Area. 5. To protect and enhance the Earls Barton Conservation Area. 6. To protect and enhance the Earls Barton Conservation Area. 7. In the interests of privacy 8. To prevent overdevelopment of the site and to protect the amenity of nearby residential occupiers. 9. To protect the amenity of neighbouring residential occupiers and to preserve and enhance the Earls Barton Conservation Area. 10. In the interests of privacy. 30

INFORMATIVE/S 1. Pursuant to Section 38 (6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the proposed development complies with the applicable development plan policies and there are no other material considerations that would constitute sustainable grounds for refusal. These include specifically the following policies: Regional Spatial Strategy 8 Northamptonshire County Structure Plan - GS5, H3 and H6 Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan - G1, G4, H2, H12 and T9 Supplementary Planning Guidance - Parking, Planning Out Crime and Building Better Places Planning Policy Statement 1; Delivering Sustainable Development Planning Policy Statement 3; Housing Planning Policy Statement 7; Sustainable Development in Rural Areas Planning Policy Guidance 13; Transport Planning Policy Guidance 15; Planning and the Historic Environment Planning Policy Statement 23; Planning and Pollution Control. 2. The applicant is advised that this decision relates to the following drawing numbers received on 29th March 2007 3. The applicant is advised that planning permission does not automatically allow the construction of the vehicle crossing, details of which require the approval of the Highway Authority. In this regard you should contact the Team Leader Regulations, Sustainable Transport, Riverside House, Riverside Way, Northampton NN1 5NX prior to any construction/excavation works within the public highway.

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF WELLINGBOROUGH AGENDA ITEM

Regulatory Committee 23/05/2007

Report of the Executive Director

APPLICATION REF: WP/2007/0252/C

PROPOSAL: Land levelling by importation of waste soils.

LOCATION: Sywell Aerodrome, Belman Gate, Holcot Lane, Sywell, Wellingborough.

APPLICANT: Sywell Aerodrome Limited.

Note: Application has been made to Northamptonshire County Council. Wellingborough Borough Council is consultee.

PROPOSAL AND DESCRIPTION OF SITE: Location is Sywell Aerodrome. The application is as described above.

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY: Long planning history at site.

NATIONAL AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICY: Northamptonshire County Structure Plan. Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan.

SUMMARY OF REPLIES TO CONSULTATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED: This application is determined by Northamptonshire County Council.

ASSESSMENT: Applicant supports application as follows:-

“The proposal is to fill around just above the 127 contour line on this part of the Aerodrome and thereby level the land East to West to enable runway 15/33 to be extended to 799 metres and to provide Stopway and Runway End Safety Areas at each end of the runway. Planning permission is not required for the re- aligning or extending of grass runways at Sywell Aerodrome within the licensed airfield.

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Method

The area to be levelled and filled with be fenced off from the Aerodrome. The top soil will be stripped in a phased fashion, the exposed area filled with imported sub soil to the required height and the top soil replaced, working across the site until finished. We estimate this will take a total of 24 months. The top soil will only be stripped during the period 1st April to 30th October. There is an area reserved on the southern part of the site for top soil storage.

The imported inert waste will come from residential development sites within the Northampton and Kettering area thereby recycling the waste generated on those sites. The sub soil will be transported in 32 ton 8 wheel vehicles. Access to the Public Highway will be by the existing Aerodrome entrance known as the Belman Gate on the Holcot Lane. Approximately 12,000 lorry loads over 24 months, averaging 24 per day, are required to fill the area.

To mitigate the impact of the vehicles on the surrounding area we will restrict the hours of operation from 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Saturdays and no operations on Sundays or Bank Holidays. There would also be temporary road signs placed appropriately to warn of HGV’s slowing and turning into the site.

Before the top soil is replaced the surface of the filled area will be ripped to promote natural drainage. The finished land levels will drain into the existing ditch, which will be maintained to ensure the ditch remains free-flowing.

After the top soil has been replaced it will be cultivated and reseeded with grass and incorporated back into the Aerodrome site. When the grass has been established, it will be cut on a regular basis as part of the Aerodrome’s established management of the grass areas within the Aerodrome boundary.

The Reasons for the Application

The filling and levelling of the area will make it possible to extend the length of Runway 15/33 from 528 metres to 799 metres. This work will also make it possible to provide a Stopway of 30 metres and a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) of 90 metres at each end of the runway.

The existing length of runway 15/33 at 528 metres is either too short or marginal for a number of aircraft that use the Aerodrome. On days where the wind direction favours 15/33, these aircraft have no choice but use 03/21 with a strong crosswind element, which compromises the safety of those aircraft. By increasing the length of 15/33 to 799 metres with a Stopway and RESA each end this will accommodate these aircraft and significantly improve their safety. Increasing the length of this runway with the safety areas each end will have safety benefits to all aircraft using the runway. As a CAA licensed airfield Sywell 33

Aerodrome has an ongoing obligation to improve safety standards wherever possible.

Planning Justification

The proposal accords with Policy 23 of the Northamptonshire Waste Local Plan in that:

• There is no significant loss of amenity and any impact due to traffic movements is of only a temporary nature and not permanent.

• The proposal is justified in order to improve aircraft safety standards.

• This proposal is not large enough to have any significant impact on the restoration of mineral workings. Our contractor assures us that there is sufficient material in the local area to complete the fill and their report is attached.

• The material used will be inert sub soil.

• There is no other way to level the land in this area to achieve the safety standards required.

Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that planning applications be determined in accordance with The Development Plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The Development Plan for this are comprises of the Northamptonshire County Structure Plan 1996-2016 dated March 2001 (NSP) and the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan adopted April 1999) (WLP).

Northamptonshire County Structure Plan 1996-2016 dated March 2001 (NSP) and the Borough of Wellingborough Local Plan adopted April 1999 (WLP).

It is an objective of the NSP to increase the reuse, recycling and recovery of waste. The proposal would assist in meeting this objective.

NSP Policy W1 supports the reuse of waste in preference to recycling or disposal. It is relevant to record Sywell Aerodrome lies outwith any area of Special Landscape Character, Outstanding Beauty or Green Belt. The reuse of waste in such unconstrained parts of the Country, especially benefiting Public and air safety is to be encouraged. Policy T12 requires aviation related development proposals at existing aerodromes to be considered against a number of criteria, one of which is safety. The NSP states in this respect:

“One of the criteria listed in T12 is safety reflecting the importance of considering the implications for air safety of land uses at or near aviation facilities ……”

The WLP recognises the importance to the County of Sywell Aerodrome. It states: 34

“The site is the County’s only significant airfield and is a base for 20 to 30 planes and a number of helicopters. As such it is an important asset and can provide air-taxi and freight services for local business. With expanding European markets there may be increased demand for these types of services”

and further

“Because of its strategic importance, the aerodrome is treated within the Structure Plan as a special exception to the policy of open countryside development constraint ……”

The Inspectors report following the recent hearing for the earthworks appeal regarding land adjacent to the Holcot Lane, stated:

“As a material consideration I have considered the need for the development. I conclude from the evidence submitted by the appellant and affirmed at the hearing, which was not disputed or seriously questioned by the Council, that the earthworks as presently constructed provide a safety function as a Runway End Safety Area for the existing runway, consistent with Structure Plan Policy T12.”

Conclusions

The proposed development is permissible in the terms of the Development Plan Policy and other material planning considerations. The proposed landfill works to improve safety standards at the Aerodrome is in the Public interest. We therefore request that planning permission is granted subject to suitable conditions.”

It is considered acceptable and desirable that improvements in safety should occur at the aerodrome but there is some concern about the effect on residential amenity at the entrance.

RECOMMENDATION: That no objection be raised to the scheme but that detailed routing of the lorries be looked at with a view to making the impact of residential amenity as low as practically possible.

35 23rd May 2007

AGRICULTURAL DETERMINATION NOTICE

Application No. Applicants Location of Proposal Decision Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0226/AG T J W Farmers Manor Farm, Hardwick Village, Approval of the Hardwick. Authority is Not Proposed erection of a grain Required store.

23rd May 2007

REGULATORY COMMITTEE

The following applications dealt with under the terms of the Executive Director’s delegated powers.

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0042/F Mr G Saddington 38 Finedon Road, AC Wellingborough. Conversion of dwelling to 2 no. flats + minor extension to rear - amended plans.

WP/2007/0059/F Mr M Whittam 2c Lister Road, REFUSED Wellingborough. Demolition of factory/warehouse unit. Erection of 2 no. semi- detached houses.

WP/2007/0064/F Ian and Nicola Walpole 4 Carpenters Yard, AC Orlingbury. Traditional 6ft stone wall to the frontage of the property.

WP/2007/0084/F Mr David Chivers Land adjacent to 26 AC Sunningdale, The Promenade, Wellingborough. New dwelling.

WP/2007/0112/F Mr Harrison Plot adjacent to 22 AC Wellingborough Road, Mears Ashby. Amendment to previously approved application WP/2006/0549/F - external alterations - pitched roof over flat roof - move forward entrance - reposition chimney, windows and rooflights.

WP/2007/0116/F Mr A and Mr D Bailey Bailey and Sons Limited, 31 AC Queens Road, Wollaston. New dwelling.

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0117/F Mr M Coles and 40 John Gray Road, Great AC Ms S Fieldsend Doddington. Single storey rear and side kitchen extension and brick garden store.

WP/2007/0119/F Mr and Mrs Jacobs Land adjacent to 185 AC Wollaston Road, Irchester. New dwelling on land to side of 185 Wollaston Road.

WP/2007/0120/F Mr Peter Sharpe Caravan Sales Centre, AC White Arches Motorhomes Higham Road, Irchester. Workshop for service and preparation of motor homes.

WP/2007/0128/F Mr and Mrs G Kinlan 3 Milbury, Earls Barton. AC Erection of a PVCu conservatory to the rear of the property.

WP/2007/0129/LB Mrs Esther Townsend and Burford House, 98B Gold APPROVED Miss Kerry Shaw Street, Wellingborough. Remove wall in existing kitchen to provide better proportioned living space and incorporate an aga cooker

WP/2007/0130/F Mr and Mrs Tebbutt 60 Ecton Lane, Sywell. AC Single storey extension to rear elevation i.e. conservatory.

WP/2007/0134/F Mr and Mrs J Furniss Land adjacent to Medlows, 2 AC Hardwick Village, Hardwick. Two storey dwelling.

WP/2007/0135/LUD Mr N and Mrs U Henson Springfield, 48 Orlingbury APPROVED Road, Isham. The use of 'Springfield' without compliance with condition no. 2 of BW/81/571 (Agricultural Occupancy).

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0137/LB C/o Philip Powis, Hampton Cell, 3 Church Hill, APPROVED Finedon Parochial Charities. Finedon. Erection of a 1m retaining wall not exceeding 1m in height (Listed Building Consent Application).

WP/2007/0139/F Mr and Mrs J Sharp 6 Wilby Lane, Great AC Doddington. Conversion of barn to dwelling with extension - re- submission following withdrawal of WP/2006/0742/F.

WP/2007/0140/F Punch Taverns Dolben Arms, 37 APPROVED Irthlingborough Road, Finedon. Extension of flat roof to cover existing entrance.

WP/2007/0147/F Mr and Mrs G West 3 The Nursery, Isham Road, AC Orlingbury. Proposed single storey extension.

WP/2007/0148/F Steve Bendon 17 Varley Close, AC Wellingborough. Garage extension and new first floor room.

WP/2007/0149/F Wollaston Parish Council Village Hall, 52 High Street, AC Wollaston. Single storey side extension for storage of play equipment

WP/2007/0150/F Ms V A Wilkinson 30 London Road, Little AC Irchester. First floor rear extension.

WP/2007/0151/LB Mr Stephen Reynolds Manor House, 44 Main Street, AC Little Harrowden. Widen the roadway entrance and replace guttering.

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0153/F Mr and Mrs Tim Nightingale Existing annexe in garden of AC 1 The Paddocks, Orlingbury. Single storey extension to and conversion of existing annexe to a 'granny' flat.

WP/2007/0156/F Mr A Valentino 21 Hatton Avenue, AC Wellingborough. Erection of two storey extension to rear of property.

WP/2007/0157/F Oxford University Chest Glebe Barns, Mears Ashby AC Road, Wilby. Amendments to access - Application Ref. WP/2006/0681/F.

WP/2007/0158/F Mr Miles Harris H J and 38a Doddington Road, Earls AC H Retirement Scheme Barton. Demolition of existing building and erection of three 4- bedroom detached units.

WP/2007/0159/F Mr and Mrs Watkins 9 Dene Close, AC Wellingborough. Single storey side annex primarily for elderly relative care.

WP/2007/0160/F Mr Philip Bletsoe Brown Home Farm, 21 Sywell AC C/o Smith Stuart Reynolds Village, Sywell. Conversion, alterations and minor extension of traditional farm buildings to Class B1 (offices) and demolition of two portal frame buildings.

WP/2007/0164/F Mr and Mrs Green 1 South Street, Isham. APPROVED Erection of open, external garden building.

WP/2007/0165/F Mr P Colyer Wilby Hall Farm, Highfield AC Road, Mears Ashby. Single storey extension to existing bungalow to form new bedroom wing and new entrance hall.

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0166/F Mr Adrian Twelvetree 28 Appleby Close, AC Wellingborough. Conservatory to the left - rear of the property.

WP/2007/0167/F Mr M Wilkins Breezehill Cottage, 45A AC Cedar Way, Wellingborough. Detached single garage.

WP/2007/0168/F Alburn Unit D, Whittle Close, Park AC Farm Industrial Estate, Wellingborough. Extension to warehouse for loading bays and new cladding to office façade.

WP/2007/0172/F Mr T Tippet and 30 Oak View, REFUSED Mrs J A Tippet Wellingborough. Single storey annexe.

WP/2007/0176/F Mr D Lawrence 49 Oakley Drive, REFUSED Wellingborough. Double storey extension to side elevation.

WP/2007/0182/O Executors of Waveney, 8 Redwell Road, AC Miss M Lanspeary, Deceased Wellingborough. Outline application for residential development.

WP/2007/0184/AV CWS Retail Financial South Midlands Co-operative AC Services Society Limited, 23-25 Newton Road, Wollaston. 1 x fascia sign, 2 x double sided projecting signs.

WP/2007/0185/AV Wellingborough Christian Wellingborough Christian AC Centre Centre, 47-61 Havelock Street, Wellingborough. To remove existing name sign and to erect new name.

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0186/F Mr Dunkley Wilby Rectory, 20 Mears AC Ashby Road, Wilby. Move existing steel barn to new position, rebuild stone barn on existing footprint with new covered swimming pool adjoining to the rear - slightly amended scheme following the approval of WP/2006/0466/F.

WP/2007/0188/F Mr and Mrs R Mitchell 6 Denby Dale, AC Wellingborough. Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

WP/2007/0189/F Mr and Mrs R Bollard 17 Hilltop Road, Little AC Harrowden. Proposed first floor extension.

WP/2007/0192/AV Wellingborough Christian 4 High Street, Irchester. AC Centre To replace existing sign with new name sign.

WP/2007/0193/F British Telecommunications Telephone Exchange, APPROVED PLC Hardwick Road, Wellingborough. Provision of 5 x 300mm diameter transmission dish antennae plus associated supporting steelwork.

WP/2007/0195/F Mr and Mrs M Savage 21 Church View, Ecton. AC New hipped tiled roof over existing bungalow, replacement of flat roofs.

WP/2007/0197/LB T R Harrison 26 - 28 Wellingborough Road, AC Mears Ashby. Replace rotten felt and battens. Replace Norfolk clay pantiles with Olympus clay pantiles. (Application for Listed Building Consent).

Application No. Location of Proposal Decision Applicant’s Name Description of Proposal

WP/2007/0199/F Mr and Mrs Pouncey 47 Ashby Close, AC Wellingborough. Two storey side extension for garage, bedrooms and study and garage conversion.

WP/2007/0203/LN Lisa Cosgrove Daly EME RS Irchester, Farndish APPROVED International Road, Irchester. The installation of 3 no. panel antennas and 2 no. 300mm diameter transmission dishes and ancillary development on an existing 36.0m lattice tower. Associated equipment will be located within an existing equipment room.

WP/2007/0204/F Mr and Mrs Meikle 33 Oakway, Wellingborough. REFUSED Single storey rear extension and workshop.

WP/2007/0210/F Mr J Amos 84 Overstone Road, Sywell. AC Front extension to living room and porch.

WP/2007/0218/F Mr B Wookey 18 Mulso Road, Finedon. AC Ground floor extension - kitchen/bathroom/shower room.

WP/2007/0245/LN O2 (UK) Limited Maziak Compressors Limited, APPROVED 1 Stanton Close, Wellingborough. The installation of three antennas to be mounted on new stand off brackets and installation of additional equipment cabinet.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

The background papers for the planning and building applications contained in this report form part of the relevant files appertaining to individual applications as referenced.

Borough Council of Wellingborough, Sustainable Communities, Croyland Abbey, Tithe Barn Road, Wellingborough.

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description FP/2006/3053/ A Mr and Mrs Burke Two storey side annexe to form 37 Berrill Street granny annexe REJECTED Irchester Wellingborough

FP/2006/3075/ C Mr and Mrs J Newton Construction of detached house 15 Church Way Grendon and carport APPROVED C Northampton

FP/2007/0910/ Dr Jones Take down existing kitchen and Oxford Street utility extension and rebuild upon REJECTED Wellingborough new piled raft to rectify subsidence damage

FP/2007/1109/ Del Myer Extend single storey to two storey 33 Harrowden Road REJECTED Wellingborough

FP/2007/1117/ Mr R Thompson Re-construction of bathroom Wellingborough extension REJECTED

FP/2007/1232/ Mr Brophy Proposed single storey study room Wellingborough Road extension APPROVED C Ecton Wellingborough 44

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description FP/2007/1233/ Deejak Builders Limited Construction of 37 apartments in 2 (Rushden) and 3 factory blocks APPROVED C Francis Court Norris Way Rushden

FP/2007/1242/ Northamptonshire County Extension and alteration to provide Council new designated special needs APPROVED Northampton provision

PS/2007/1299/ Kettering Borough Council Removal of existing covered play Bowling Green Road area canopy structure. APPROVED Kettering Construction of 2 no. new classrooms, WC's and covered play area.

PS/2007/1379/ East Northants District Ground floor and first floor Council extensions APPROVED C East Northamptonshire House Cedar Drive Thrapston

FP/2007/1419/ Mr and Mrs M Fisher First floor extension Main Street APPROVED Little Harrowden Wellingborough

PS/2007/1424/ Kettering Borough Council Re-roofing 2 no. existing felt Building Control covered pitched roofs with fibre APPROVED Bowling Green Road cement slates and upgrade Kettering insulation 45

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description FP/2007/1426/ Miss Lorna Thompson Refurbishment of shop - ground High Street floor level APPROVED C Wellingborough

FP/2007/1479/ Mr M Hants Metal deck (outside) to provide Park Road smoking area APPROVED Wellingborough

BN/2007/1491/ Mr Roche N Radial main to be installed. Move - Neale Close re-site 4 sockets ACCEPTED Wollaston Wellingborough

BN/2007/1493/ Mrs Annette Henry 175mm x 100mm RSJ to span 3 Orchard Road metre opening between lounge and ACCEPTED Finedon dining room Wellingborough

BN/2007/1494/ Mr S J Welsted Remove internal wall Sharplands ACCEPTED Grendon Wellingborough

FP/2007/1499/ Mr R Thomas Two storey rear extension High Street APPROVED Finedon Wellingborough 46

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description BN/2007/1500/ Mark Stewart Garage with bedroom above Overstone Road ACCEPTED Sywell Wellingborough

DI/2007/1507/ Mrs Connelly Disabled bathroom adaption St Michaels Lane ACCEPTED Wollaston Wellingborough

BN/2007/1509/ Linwood Property Limited Window replacement, roof covering Caldecote House replacement (on small extension), ACCEPTED Caldecote Green internal wall removal, electrical Upper Caldecote works

BN/2007/1511/ Keith Rogers Replace roof, 2 windows, rear door Irthlingborough Road ACCEPTED Finedon Wellingborough

BN/2007/1513/ Jason French Ground floor extension - dining Doddington Road room/family room. ACCEPTED Wilby Wellingborough

BN/2007/1518/ Mr Kilpin Remove internal wall and block up Tees Close door ACCEPTED Wellingborough 47

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description BN/2007/1519/ Mr and Mrs Rogers Widen existing walk through from High Street dressing area to bedroom ACCEPTED Earls Barton Wellingborough

BN/2007/1729/ Louise and Robert Peerless Removal of an internal wall Senwick Road between lounge and diner ACCEPTED Wellingborough

DI/2007/1816/ Mrs Jean Howes Convert bathroom into a shower Dulley Avenue room ACCEPTED Wellingborough

BN/2007/1851/ Mr and Mrs Errington New drainage (replacement) Hatton Park Road ACCEPTED Wellingborough

FP/2007/1853/ Wrenn School Proposed equipment store Northants APPROVED C

BN/2007/1859/ David Gee Small rear extension Roman Way ACCEPTED Irchester Wellingborough 48

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description BN/2007/1860/ Mr and Mrs D Salisbury Insertion of steel beams and Kettering Road removal ACCEPTED Isham Wellingborough

DI/2007/1862/ Mrs Brannan Bathroom adaption Shelley Road ACCEPTED Wellingborough

DI/2007/1863/ Mrs Haines Bathroom adaptions and access Thrapston Road works ACCEPTED Finedon Wellingborough

DI/2007/1864/ Mr Gady Bathroom adaption and access Ewenfield Road works ACCEPTED Finedon Wellingborough

DI/2007/1869/ Borough Council of Conversion of a new shower room Wellingborough ACCEPTED

DI/2007/1870/ Mrs Owen Disabled adaptations/ramp to front Baker Crescent access ACCEPTED Irchester Wellingborough 49

REGULATORY COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DEALT WITH

APPLICATION DECISIONS BOROUGH OF WELLINGBOROUGH Date: 09/05/07

Application No. Name & Address Description DI/2007/1871/ Mr King Disabled adaption, bathroom to High Street shower ACCEPTED Irchester Wellingborough