Bernard Ede referred to the 2003 development brief for the Eastern Development which includes an integral transport and movement system which should form part of this proposal. The development is isolated, with only a single access and exit point and a layout consisting largely of cul-de-sacs, rather than being well connected to surrounding areas. He noted that the Bypass corridor identified in the planning documents and the updated masterplan does not appear to be adequately reflected in the scheme. He did welcome the inclusion of green infrastructure, blue infrastructure, and sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) within the proposals. Bernard also questioned the density of the proposed development.
Resident of Wincombe Lane agreed with previous comments and queried if biodiversity net gain will be measured on site or off site and how it will be monitored beyond a 30 year period.
Cllr Yeo, despite requests from the chair to wait until the item is discussed within the agenda, spoke in the public session. He spoke against the proposal as the Eastern Development will be cut off. He spoke about the Bus Gate, traffic and the bypass corridor.
Resident from Great Ground raised concerns about space for the Air Ambulance to land and queried if this had been considered.
It was also queried if the school had been informed of this proposal.
The meeting commenced at 7.18pm
PH13 Apologies
No apologies were received.
PH14 Declaration of Interest
It was NOTED that Councillors should declare any interests if they arise. Cllr Dibben declared that he knows the applicant for one of the tree work applications. Cllr Yeo declared that he lives on the Eastern Development.
PH15 Minutes
Officer report 0826PH3 was received and it was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 7th July 2026. They were duly signed.
Proposed by Cllr Edwyn-Jones and Seconded by Cllr Hollingshead
In Favour 6 Cllrs Elmendorff, Barratt, Dibben, Edwyn-Jones, Hollingshead and Smith Against 0 Abstentions 1 Cllr Yeo MOTION CARRIED
PH16 To receive a presentation from Grassroots Planning in relation to development of up to 154 homes – Land South of Wincombe Lane
A presentation was given by Grassroots Planning on behalf of the owners of the land South of Wincombe Lane, in relation to the proposed development. Members received and noted the information given at the meeting.
Cllr Dibben set out questions that should be asked before the presentation was received.