A PLANNING application for two pairs of semi-detached homes on land adjacent to Back Church Street, in Settle, has been deferred for a site visit.

The plans were due to be determined at a Craven District Council planning committee meeting on Monday and had been recommended for refusal by officers.

Members were told by officers that the development site was a triangular piece of land bounded by terraced properties off Church Street, and that it was currently disused land with six garages which appeared to be little used.

Officers said the residential development would result in a sub-standard access prejudicial to highway safety and would introduce levels of overlooking and loss of privacy to residents of existing properties.

Representations against the proposals had been received by 15 neighbouring properties which cited inadequate access and parking, danger of flooding, noise nuisance, loss of privacy and over development as reasons for refusal.

Members of the committee agreed to conduct a site visit prior to making a decision in time for the next meeting.