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/2023/0065

Barby Moorings, Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UJ

Extension to workshop building (retrospective).

It was RESOLVED not to object to this planning application but to query it being a retrospective application and the avoidance of paying CIL money.

Approved 28th April 2023

WND/2023/0119

Land Opposite The Wharf (Normans Bridge), Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UX

Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Use of land and buildings for tree surgery and forestry operations (timber processing and deliveries) including woodyard, secure storage, kilns.

It was RESOLVED that there were no comments or objection to this planning application.

Approved 21st June 2023

WND/2022/1071

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

Construction of attached garage

It was RESOLVED that there was no objection to this application.

Approved 3rd February 2023

WND/2022/1063

Building To North West Of Longdown Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire

Conversion of agricultural building to dwelling and change of use of curtilage to residential.

It was RESOLVED to object to this application and to ask WNC Councillor Humphreys to request it be decided by the planning committee.

The following reasons were agreed for the objection:

1. The development of this site is contrary to BO-H1 of the neighbourhood plan as it is not an infill site and is outside the settlement boundary. The development of the site is also contrary to B0-H1 as it is not a complete scheme and is not the first stage of a larger development;

2. The development of this site is contrary to BO-H2 of the neighbourhood plan as it is an isolated development in the open countryside, which is not permitted. The applicant claims they meet the exemptions for this but these are not valid;

3. The location of this development poses a serious risk to road safety. It is contrary to BO-GP1 of the neighbourhood plan which requires that any development “(d) Ensures safe and efficient operation of the existing transport and road infrastructure”. The Parish Council has received representations from members of the public who are concerned about the safety of the roads at this location due to the road width and the dangerous crossroads. They have cited known accidents. The access to the development proposed for residents and building materials will be from an effectively 5-way junction that is already hazardous. The Parish Council has raised concerns regarding the safety of this area of road on many occasions as a large number of accidents have occurred at this junction;

4. The proposed development is contrary to BO-D1 of the neighbourhood plan which requires good quality design. This proposed development is not of good quality and does not maintain the special character of existing residential properties;

5. The proposed development is contrary to BO-D2 of the neighbourhood plan which requires that local habitat is preserved. There is no evidence provided by the applicant in relation to the preservation of the natural habitat;

6. The only option for parking more than two vehicles would be on a public footpath (EC6) which is well used by local people;

7. The previous application, WNDPD/2022/0041, for the development of this site was made as a change of use of an agricultural building to one dwelling under Class Q. The application was refused and one of the reasons for refusal was that no structural survey had been included. The current proposal is very similar to the previous planning application, proposing the same size building/structure with two bedrooms rather than one bedroom but again no structural survey has been included.

The Parish Council has noted that the applicant has sought to increase the property from a one bedroom to a two bedroom development and seeks to use the Housing Needs Survey of 2019 to justify building in open countryside. The Parish Council would again question the validity of the Housing Needs Survey 2019.

Refused 22nd May 2023

WND/2021/0923

Land To Rear Of 31, Kilsby Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TU

Reserved matters application (appearance, landscaping and scale) for construction of dwelling (access from Almond Close).

It was RESOLVED to object to this application for the following reasons:

1. The application is contrary to Barby and Onley Neighbourhood Plan and in particular the following policies: BOD2; BO91; BOGP1; BOH1; BO93; and BOD3.

2. The new plan differs from the outline application in size, rotation and boundary. There was also no dormer at the back of the property on the original plan.

3. The applicant has not provided the detail requested by the planning officer in the original decision regarding the outline planning application.

4. The Parish Council previously requested that the Housing Needs Survey 2019, which is referred to in this application, be reviewed as the data gathered was not reliable. As stated in that letter: “Only 84 households out of 561 completed the survey and only 22 out of the 84 people who completed the survey want alternative housing, so we do not feel that the report is representative of the views of the parish in any way.”

5. There is not sufficient space between the proposed property and the boundary of the neighbouring property. The Parish Council has been advised that the north wall of the proposed dwelling is only 30cm from the red boundary on the plan and there is an area where it overlaps the boundary.

6. The proposed polar white render of the property is not in keeping with the appearance of the existing properties.

7. The size and elevation of the property will have an overbearing impact on properties in both Almond Close and when viewed from Kilsby Road. There is insufficient information as to the elevations.

8. There is inadequate parking for this size of property.

It was RESOLVED to request that this application be referred to the WNC planning committee to be decided and to ask Cllr Humphreys to support this request.

At a meeting on 13th March it was RESOLVED to object to this application and to ask that it be decided by the planning committee. A list of reasons and neighbourhood plan policies it contradicted were agreed.

Decision awaited from West Northamptonshire Council

To be discussed at the Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council

Approved 12th May 2023

WND/2022/0997

Barby Moorings, Barby Lane, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8UJ

Lawful development certificate (existing) comprising a workshop building

Approved 13th January 2023

WND/2022/0899 (Retrospective)

Holly Lodge 19, Daventry Road, Barby, Northamptonshire, CV23 8TP

Alterations to an existing outbuilding, retention of a pergola partially attached to a further means of enclosure close to the eastern boundary

It was RESOLVED not to object to this application.

Approved 13th January 2023

WND/2022/0994

78 Onley Park, Barby, CV23 8AW

Lawful development certificate (proposed) construction of side extension and alterations to front porch.

Approved 14th December 2022

WNDPD/2022/0036

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

Prior approval for a single storey rear extension 4m from original dwelling and 4m maximum height

It was RESOLVED that there was no objection to this application.

Approved 15th September 2022

WND/2022/0243

Land off Rugby Road, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

Construction of a solar farm to generate up to 13MW of energy, comprising of ground mounted solar panels, internal access tracks, and other associated infrastructure including DNO sub-station, control house, transformers, fencing, CCTV and landscaping works

It was RESOLVED that there was no objection to this application but the parish council wished to submit the same comments raised previously on similar applications as to the suitability of agricultural sites. It was suggested that this should be looked at when reviewing the neighbourhood plan.

Amended application to be discussed on 14th November 2022

It was RESOLVED not to object to this application but to comment on the visual impact on the landscape and concerns regarding traffic. It was also agreed that the Clerk would ask if this development would result in a reduction of power costs for the parish.

Approved 12th April 2023

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.

Amended scheme to be discussed 13th June 2022

The Parish Council wished to re-iterate their previous comments on this application and would like clarification on the listed wall.

Application withdrawn 14th August 2023

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.

Approved 9th June 2022