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Newton Abbot - 20/00586/MAJ - Houghton Barton

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Decision:

RESOLVED

Planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

Enabling Works Definition: For the purposes of the interpreting pre-commencement planning conditions, "enabling works" shall mean non-intrusive or preparatory activities that are necessary to facilitate the lawful implementation of the development but do not constitute the commencement of development. These works may include site access works, ecological survey and mitigation works (including works required under a European Protected Species licence), archaeological investigations, the installation of tree protection measures, and the erection of site hoardings or temporary fencing. Enabling works do not include excavation (other than for archaeological or ecological purposes), groundworks, vegetation removal, construction of permanent buildings or infrastructure, or other operations that would normally constitute material commencement under Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

1. Time Limit

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years from the date on which this permission is granted.

REASON: In accordance with Section 91 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2. Approved Plans

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

See plans table in Committee Report

And also including the following plans:

Proposed Link Road Profiles E06328 – PL – 221C

General Arrangement – E06328 – PL 308F

Proposed A383 & Link Road Section – E06328 – PL 325B

Proposed Link Road Profile – E06328 – PL – 327B

A383 & Link Road Contours – E06328 – PL – 418D

A383 & Link Road Site Plan – E06328 – PL – 431D

REASON: In order to ensure compliance with the approved drawings.

3. Boundary Treatment

Before preparation of ground levels for each phase of the development hereby approved takes place, details of the boundary treatment to the highway for that phase shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area and to retain the rural character of the site

4. Flood Storage Compensation

The development shall be carried out in accordance with drawing no. 2506 Rev. P01 Compensation Works dated May 2025 and the FRA & DS dated 6th December 2023 (Clarkbond, ref. E06328). The compensation works shall be fully implemented prior to the completion of phase 1 and maintained over the lifetime of the development.

REASON: To prevent flooding elsewhere by ensuring that compensatory storage of floodwater is provided.

5. Contaminated Land

If during development, contamination not previous identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise) agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority) shall be carried out until the developer has submitted to, and obtained written approval from the Local Planning Authority for an investigation and risk assessment and, where necessary, a remediation strategy and verification plan detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with. Development shall not thereafter proceed unless in strict accordance with the ... view the full decision text for item 102

Minutes:

Construction of section of A382/A383 link road, between A383 and Howton Road, including A383 junction upgrades and associated works

The Committee was referred to the previous circulated updates document which provided minor updates to the recommendations contained in the agenda report.

The Council’s Planning Consultant presented the application and referred to the updates document incorporating minor amendments and presentation comments included the following:

· Wide range of public benefits including affordable housing, employment opportunities, bus route priorities, cycleways, low carbon provision, and community enhancements that outweigh any harm.

Public speaker- Supporter (Agent) - made the following comments:

· The separate applications enable management of habitat and wildlife mitigation delays.

Comments raised by Councillors included:

· Concern regarding the diverted traffic and inconvenience for residents.

· Concern regarding construction vehicles.

· Moving of the 30mph zone being relocated

The Council’s Planning Consultant confirmed that the construction management details would be controlled by condition, and s278 application through Devon County Council would be where to consider changes to speed limits.

It was proposed by Cllr Bullivant that the application be approved as set out in the previous circulated updates document. This was seconded by Cllr Nuttall

and carried unanimously.