Homes could be built on former pet cemetery

HOMES could be built on a former pet cemetery in Nuneaton.

Planners are recommending the proposals for a mini-development on Maytrees off School Lane in Galley Common are given the green light.

The plan is for the residential development of a former pet cemetery consisting of four, three bed houses and one four bed dormer bungalow, garages and associated parking.

In a report to Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s planning committee, it explains that there have been a handful of objections to the plans.

Concerns range from insufficient parking to extra traffic in the already busy area as well as concerns about sewerage.

But, in the report, in regards to highways concerns it states that recommendations for changes from Warwickshire County Council, which is responsible for roads, have been made. The form and layout of the vehicular access and driveway leading to the proposed units has been amended to address concerns that WCC Highways had in respect of pedestrian movements associated with the development leading from School Lane into the existing vehicular access and ensuring that the proposed driveway provided a low speed environment,” the report states.

“NBBC Refuse have also confirmed that the area is serviced by a smaller refuse vehicle which has enabled the site to be serviced internally removing the need for bin collection points.

“WCC Highways subsequently have no objections subject to conditions.”

As the site used to be a pet cemetery, the council’s environmental health officers have checked out the site and have no objections subject to a condition.

If development contamination is found, including pets remains buried shallower that 0.6 meters below ground level, the additional contamination has to be fully assessed and a specific contaminated land assessment and associated remedial strategy created for council approval.

In conclusion, the report states: “Having regard to the pattern of existing development in the area, relevant provisions of the development plan, and the consultation responses received, it is considered that subject to compliance with the conditions attached to this permission, the proposed development would be in accordance with the development plan, would not materially harm the character or appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and would be acceptable in terms of traffic safety and convenience.”

Members of the planning committee discuss the proposal on Tuesday, April 20.

They will meet during a virtual meeting, which is set to start at 5pm and will be livestreamed on the council’s channel on Youtube.