Barby and Onley Recent Planning Applications

The Parish Council is consulted on all Planning Applications under consideration and these are updated on a regular basis when new applications are received.

You can access the West Northamptonshire Council website to obtain full details of each planning application by clicking on the Planning Application Number below: Please note that a link is provided if the details of the planning application are available to view on the West Northamptonshire Council website.

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WND/2022/0229

Land To Rear Of 49, Daventry Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TP

Construction of an all-weather manege

The Parish Council had no objection to this application

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council.

WND/2022/0146

Danetre Farm, Kilsby Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TU

Construction of manege with 6 no. lights and post and rail fencing

Barby & Onley Parish Council has no objection, but wishes to see a clause to limit the menage to personal use only

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council

WND/2022/0143

16, Ashleigh Close, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UG

Single storey extension including link to existing garage

The Parish Council had no objection to this application.

Approved 12th April 2022

WND/2021/0836 Listed Building Consent

5, Rectory Close, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TY

Listed building consent for repairs to cob boundary wall

The Parish Council had no objection to this application

Approved 29th April 2022

WND/2022/0048

25, Ware Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UE

Replacement and enlargement of rear dormer and conversion of conservatory to garden room

The Parish Council OBJECT to this part retrospective application as it is over-bearing in size and reduces the amenity of neighbouring properties.

Approved 14th March 2022

WND/2022/0022

Land To Rear Of 25B, Daventry Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TP

Construction of 3 dwellings and associated works (access from Balding Close) (revised scheme)

The Parish Council objects to this application since the site is on higher ground than the surrounding properties meaning that the height of the proposed dwellings will be intrusive and reduce the amenity of neighbouring properties.
The location of the proposed house No 3 in particular is very close to the boundary of 1 Balding Close which will seriously reduce the amenity for the residents by overshadowing due to the height differential of the gardens.

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council.

WND/2021/0959

1, Onley Park, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8AN

Removal of tree subject of tree preservation order DA341

The Parish Council are happy for the tree to be trimmed but OBJECT to its removal due to the lack of concrete evidence that the tree is the cause of subsidence. The ask that WNC Council carry out an independent assessment of the tree. The extension was built in 2015 – was it built to National standards? The Council is not convinced that removal of the tree will solve the subsidence issue.

Approved 7th April 2022

WND/2021/0962

6, Ashleigh Close, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UG

First floor side extension and associated works to front elevation

Barby and Onley Parish Council has no objection to this application.

Approved 5th April 2022

WND/2021/0767

Barby Sporting Club, Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UX

Proposed extensions to and remodelling of the existing clubhouse; alterations to the existing car park and provision of additional car parking to the north of the clubhouse; demolition of existing agricultural building and construction of additional earth bunds to the east of the existing bunds with associated landscaping and other ancillary works including shooting shelters and 4.5m high towers. Shooting operations only to be during the following hours and days; Monday, 0900-1800hrs, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 0900-1800hrs; Wednesday and Friday:0900-2100hrs; and no Sundays.

The Parish Council had received 4 emails in support of the application, and 25 emails of objection and 17 members of the public attended the meeting to voice their concerns about the application.

As a statutory consultee the Parish Council resolved to object to this planning application. Although the Council had no objection to the extension of the existing clubhouse, they object strongly to any extension to shooting hours and object strongly to any further bunding. A letter of objection to be submitted the planning officer.

Letter of objection to West Northamptonshire Council

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council

WND/2021/0867

Land At Manor Works, Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire

Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for construction of two industrial buildings.

The Parish Council had no objection to this application but wished to see renewable energy systems used on the units.

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council

WND/2021/0696

12, Ware Orchard, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UF

Render external walls and construction of carport and first flor side extension

The amended application to be discussed on 14th February. Amended to show render applied to the whole house.
Barby & Onley Parish Council has no objection to the original application or to the amended application.

Approved 3rd March 2022

WND/2021/0777

Land Off Barby Road, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

Outline application for construction of up to 44 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space, drainage infrastructure and associated works (all matters reserved except access from Barby Road).

Although Barby & Onley PC are not consultees on this application, they may feel it will have an impact on the village of Barby and therefore wish to make comment.

Barby & Onley Parish Council wished to object to this application since it is outside Kilsby parish development envelope and contrary to their Neighbourhood Plan. It will compromise an intervillage footpath. Additional traffic will put undue pressure on the road networks in the area. The access onto the site is onto a minor road with poor visibility. The Parish object in principle to housing developments being built outside a parish boundary without sufficient infrastructure being put in place to support them.

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council

DA/2021/0265

Land To North Of 56, Rugby Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UB

Construction of a dwelling and self contained annexe (amendment to a previously approved scheme under DA/2018/1119) to include minor amendments to the dwelling and construction of a detached shed/storage barn

The Parish Council had no objections to this application.

Approved 14th October 2021

WND/2021/0577

16, Rugby Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UA

Construction of front porch (retrospective)

The Parish Council do not object to the construction of a porch however it is not in keeping with the street scene. The application states that it will be built from Cotswold stone, but in fact it has been build from yellow brick which jars with the street scene.

Refused 11th January 2022

WND/2021/0247

Ashtree Farm, Kilsby Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TU

Change of use of agricultural building to offices (Class E ) including removal of asbestos roof and cladding, replacement with green metal box profile cladding and installation of windows and doors.

Concern was raised over the traffic that this might generate since the junction with Kilsby Road is dangerous, with a fatality in 2017.

Approved 25th August 2021

WND/2021/0441

52, Daventry Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TR

Construction of detached outbuilding.

The Parish Council had no objections to this application.

Approved 9th November 2021

WND/2021/0806

The Former Rectory, 2 , Rectory Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TZ

Demolition of existing garage. Construction of single storey front and side extensions. Construction of replacement porch.

The Parish Council had no objections to this application.

Approved 27th January 2022

DA/2021/0226

3, Star Corner, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UD

Construction of detached dwelling

Neighbours objections to the application were heard.

The Parish Council resolved to OBJECT to this application as it was considered that it would lead to loss of privacy and light from the neighbouring property.

It was considered to be over-development of the plot as there are inconsistencies between the size of the drawing and the measurements contained within the application which means that the proposed dwelling would be a tight fit on the plot.

The proposed dwelling is a much bigger footprint and height than the historic property that was previously on that site.

Application DA/2021/0306 was refused on 13th May, and the same reasoning for objection applies in relation to this application:- “The proposal would result in the creation of a dwelling where the housing requirement for rural areas in the District has been reached and at a period when Daventry district has an excess 5 year housing land supply. The proposal would be in conflict with the spatial and housing allocation strategies set out in the relevant development plan as it fails to deliver environmental improvements for the reasons set out in refusal reason 2 below and fails to satisfy the other exceptional circumstances set out by Policy R1 of the adopted West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2014. Therefore, the proposal is in conflict with the development plan and the aims of national and local planning policies which seek to promote sustainable development, contrary to Policies SA, S1 (D1), S3 and R1 of the adopted West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2014 and Paragraph 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019. The proposed development would create an unsatisfactory relationship with the site and surrounding environment. and would appear unduly cramped and obtrusive in the street scene and the proposal would harm the character and appearance of site and surrounding area. Moreover, a dwelling constructed on the site would not result in an appropriate density of development in light of the open character of the gardens of the houses along the street. The proposal is contrary to the development plan and national policies which requires regard to be given to ‘achieving appropriate densities’ and ‘the desirability of maintaining an area’s prevailing character and setting (including residential gardens)’ and which seeks to ensure that development be sympathetic to and respect local character and the surrounding built and natural environment. Therefore, the proposal is contrary to Policy S10 (i) of the adopted West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy 2014, Policies SP1 (G), RA2 (C) iii), iv), and ENV10 A) i) iii) vii) and B) of the adopted Settlements and Countryside Local Plan (Part 2) for Daventry District 2020, Policies BO-GP1 (e), BO-H1 (d), BO-D1 (a) (b) (f) (g) of the Made Barby and Onley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2016, and Paragraphs 122 d), 127 a) c) and 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2019.

The Parish Council OBJECT to this application and do not feel that the amendment materially alters their views. The proposal would result in the creation of a dwelling where the housing requirement for rural areas in the District has been reached and at a period when Daventry District has an excess 5 year housing land supply. The proposal would appear unduly cramped and obstructive in the street scene and be in conflict with the spatial and housing allocation strategies set out in the development plan and it does not constitute an environmental improvement due to the proposed layout and height. This would result in an overbearing side view of the proposed two storey dwelling onto existing neighbouring gardens to the detriment of the amenity that the occupants of those properties might reasonably expect to enjoy. This is contrary to policies R1(D) and R1(i) of the West Northamptonshire Joint Core Strategy, policies RA2C(vi) and ENV10A(viii) of the Settlements and Countryside Local Plan and policy BO-GP1(c) of the Barby and Onley Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Cllr Humphreys agreed to request this application is heard by the planning committee if needed

Approved 7th October 2021

DA/2020/0469

The Cavans, Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UX

Change of use of land to use as a residential gypsy caravan site comprising 5 pitches accommodating a total of 7 caravans, including no more than 5 static caravans/mobile homes, together with additional hardstanding and construction of ancillary amenity building.

Barby & Onley Parish Council OBJECT to this application since the Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy BO-H2 was drafted to prevent isolated development in open countryside. The policy was put in place to help protect the green space between the village and Rugby’s built up area.

Barby & Onley Parish Council object to this application as they feel it is over-development in the open countryside and contrary to Policy BO-H2 of their Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Although the Parish Council recognises that there is a shortage of Traveller and Gypsy sites within the District, the area already has a history of incremental development which has taken place without permission and has led to the countryside being defiled.

Because of this, the Parish Council would like this application to be discussed by the Planning Committee.

Should the District Council be minded to grant this application, then the Parish Council request that screening is put in place along the north and eastern boundaries of the site and that this application represents the maximum number of static caravans/mobile homes and touring caravans that may be permitted.

Concern was raised that the plans do not show the location of the Septic Tank, and no detail of the size of the proposed mobile homes is included in the application. The Parish Council would like confirmation that spacing between static caravans, and fire safety provision complies with current legislation.

On 12th April the Clerk was asked to write to the Planning Department to point out that the Dodford application for a traveller family pitch states that there is no evidenced need outstanding for such sites in the Daventry Area.

Re-consultation comments (15th November 2021)

Barby & Onley Parish Council OBJECT to this application since the Neighbourhood Development Plan

Policy BO-H2 was drafted to prevent isolated development in open countryside. The policy was put in place to help protect the green space between the village and Rugby’s built up area.

Barby & Onley Parish Council object to this application as they feel it is over-development in the open countryside and contrary to Policy BO-H2 of their Neighbourhood Development Plan.

This area already has a history of incremental development which has taken place without permission and has led to the countryside being defiled. Because of this, the Parish Council would like this application to be discussed by the Planning Committee.

Should the District Council be minded to grant this application, then the Parish Council request that the proposed screening is put in place along the north and eastern boundaries of the site this planting season and that details and location of the Septic Tank are clarified and confirmed. The Parish Council would like confirmation that this application represents the maximum number of static caravans/mobile homes and touring caravans that may be permitted in this location and confirmation that spacing between static caravans, and fire safety provision complies with current legislation.

Approved by West Northamptonshire Council 22nd December 2021

DA/2020/0783

Land To Rear Of 25B Daventry Road, Barby, Northamptonshire

Construction of 4 dwellings and associated work (access from Balding Close)

Barby & Onley Parish Council is STRONGLY OPPOSED to this application for the following reasons:-

This development is considered to be overdevelopment of the site, as the four houses proposed have very little garden or area for parking and there are no turning points. This is contrary to Policy BO-H1(d) of the parish Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)
Should this development go ahead, it will add to the 4 consented dwellings which have yet to be built, meaning that the Close will consist of 11 houses. NCC Transportation Design Guide for Residential Developments would not be met with regard to visibility requirements for both traffic and pedestrians, pathway provisions for pedestrians and minimum road widths required to adhere to access requirements for emergency and HGV vehicles.
The entrance into Balding Close off Daventry Road is bounded by a Grade 2 Listed wall, which will prevent a widening of the entrance splay.
The entrance is crossed by a pavement which is used daily as a route to the primary school.
There is already a surface water drainage problem down Daventry Road which will be exacerbated by building of additional dwellings. Contrary to Policy BO-D3 of Parish NDP.
The 4 houses proposed are adjacent to a Listed property “Stone Cottage” and would affect the setting and amenity of the listed property.
The design of the houses is contrary to Policy BO-D1 of Barby & Onley Parish NDP.

Should DDC be minded to grant this application, the Parish Council wish to see conditions limiting the hours of construction works to protect the amenity of current residents.

All objectors were asked to write directly to DDC planning Department stating their concerns.

Plans now amended to construction of 3 dwellings and associated work (access from Balding Close)

The Parish Council do not believe that reducing the number of dwellings from 4 to 3 materially changes the issues. The Parish Council wish to object to this application and reiterate previous comments. Barby & Onley Parish Council is STRONGLY OPPOSED to this application for the following reasons:-

• This development is considered to be overdevelopment of the site, as the four houses proposed have very little garden or area for parking and there are no turning points.

This is contrary to Policy BO-H1(d) of the parish Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)

• Should this development go ahead, it will add to the 4 consented dwellings which have yet to be built, meaning that the Close will consist of 11 houses. NCC Transportation Design Guide for Residential Developments would not be met with regard to visibility requirements for both traffic and pedestrians, pathway provisions for pedestrians and minimum road widths required to adhere to access requirements for emergency and HGV vehicles.

• The entrance into Balding Close off Daventry Road is bounded by a Grade 2 Listed wall, which will prevent a widening of the entrance splay.

• The entrance is crossed by a pavement which is used daily as a route to the primary school.

• There is already a surface water drainage problem down Daventry Road which will be exacerbated by building of additional dwellings. Contrary to Policy BO-D3 of Parish NDP.

• The 4 houses proposed are adjacent to a Listed property “Stone Cottage” and would affect the setting and amenity of the listed property.

• The design of the houses is contrary to Policy BO-D1 of Barby & Onley Parish NDP.

• Should DDC be minded to grant this application, the Parish Council wish to see conditions limiting the hours of construction works to protect the amenity of current residents.

To be considered by the Planning Committee on Wed 4th August 2021. Cllr Gee to attend and to speak on behalf of the Parish Council. Cllr Gee to report at the meeting of the Parish Council on 9th August 2021.

Refused 7th August 2021