Frampton Fen chalet bungalow plans not ‘compatible with a residential use’ - planners

Plans to build two chalet bungalows near an industrial estate off the A52 have been rejected after being found to be not ‘compatible with a residential use’.

Access issues and ground floor levels were among the reasons put forward by planners, while letters of objection also raised concerns regarding privacy and highway safety.

Applicant Mr G. Bell had hoped to be granted outline planning permission to build the homes on land to the south of Swineshead Road at Frampton Fen.

However, Boston Borough Council refused the request.

Following planning consultations, Environmental Health initially raised concerns regarding the impact of noise on residents, and still had reservations following an acoustic assessment of the area.

“Clearly however the site is affected by noise hence the mitigation required and whilst there may currently be little activity on the industrial estate adjacent, particularly at night time, there are no hours restriction on this site.

“As such I still do not believe the site is the best location for housing and potentially will inhibit future business opportunity on the industrial estate.

“I do recognise however that the site is already bounded by properties which have been allowed to encroach to the northern boundary of the industrial estate and therefore the argument of it being a less than ideal location is somewhat reduced.”

The Environment Agency highlighted the development meeting the planning policy requirements in relation to flood risk.

These included the height of floor levels, dwellings having at least two storeys, door height and flood resistance measures.

Four letters of representations were also received from the public, with three objecting.

Concerns included privacy, impact upon noise pollution, increased flood risk, a shared access driveway that runs, highway safety and impacts upon wildlife.

The conclusion in the planning officer’s report stated: “The relationship between the houses put forward and those existing along Swineshead Road and to the west within Claymond Court, is not considered to be ideal, or thought to promote a high level of amenity for future occupants or existing adjacent neighbours.

“The issues brought on by mitigation measures are considered to require a significant level of mitigation, and therefore at outline stage, the application site is not considered to be a use compatible with a residential use.”