New self-build homes approved for land in Carlton Colville
The approach to Hedley Lane in Carlton Colville, Lowestoft. Image: Google Images
New self-build homes look set to be created on former grazing land despite access and safety concerns.
A hybrid planning application for a phased development on the outskirts of Lowestoft has been approved.
Plans were initially lodged with East Suffolk Council in February, and were updated for the land in Carlton Colville .
A scheme submitted by agents Qube Design Group on behalf of the applicant Elizabeth Vogel sought full planning for two self-build dwellings and outline planning for one self-build plot on the land adjacent to White House off Hedley Lane - a single-track unadopted road, which is also a public footpath.
It was approved under delegated council powers this week.
Documents said a two-bedroom single storey home for the applicant is proposed for plot one, with a three-bedroom family home for the applicant's daughter - who lives in the village - on plot two.
Outline planning permission was also sought for an additional self-build dwelling with all matters reserved for subsequent approval.
It said: "The proposal represents a modest, policy-supported form of development that makes efficient use of underutilised family-owned land."
Situated on about 0.53 acres (0.217 hectares) of former grazing paddock land, the site has been in the same family ownership for around 60 years.
Carlton Colville Town Council said they had "significant concerns" regarding the suitability and safety of the proposed access as they objected to the plans.
Three locals also objected, raising concerns about the impact on people using the public right of way.
A delegated report from East Suffolk Council's case officer said: "A development of this scale would not cause any significant landscape harm due to the contained nature of the site.
"It is considered that safe and suitable access is achieved and that this proposal would not have an unacceptable impact on highway safety."
The recommendation from East Suffolk's case officer was for approval, subject to conditions.
