Proposed attenuation pond as part of the proposed surface water management strategy for extent planning permission ref 163707 for 15 houses on adjoining land.

The Committee approved the application in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(Proposed attenuation pond as part of the proposed surface water management strategy for extent planning permission ref 163707 for 15 houses on adjoining land.)

(Councillor Bowen fulfilled the role of local ward member and accordingly had no vote on this application.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings Mr P Daines, a local resident, submitted a written submission in objection to the application on behalf of himself and his neighbours.  This was read to the meeting by the legal adviser to the Committee.   Mr J Spreckley, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application as a virtual attendee.

Councillor Bowen fulfilled the role of local ward member for this application. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, he spoke on the application.  He supported it.

The Committee indicated its broad support for the application noting the technical nature of the application and that professional advice supported it.

Councillor Bowen was given the opportunity to close the debate.  He reiterated his support for the application.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         C01 - Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C06 - Development in accordance with the approved plans

            The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos.1536.12, Dry Basin Cross Section, Dry Basin Site Plan, S649/02 Rev C (Proposed Surface Water Drainage Strategy), except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission.

            Reason. To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development and to comply with Policies SD1 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, policies FW1, FW2 and FW16 of the Fownhope Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

            Pre-commencement conditions

3.         Before any work, including any site clearance begins, equipment or materials moved on to site, a fully detailed Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), with detailed ecological working methods, a fully detailed Tree and Hedgerow protection plan (based on BS5837:2012 – minimum 2 metre Root Protection Area for hedgerows), and clearly named ‘responsible person(s)’ shall be supplied to the local planning authority for written approval. The approved CEMP shall be implemented and remain in place until all work is complete on site and all equipment and spare materials have finally been removed.

            Reason: In order to comply with Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2017), Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981), the National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006), Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy (2015) policies SS6, LD2 and LD3 and Fownhope Neighbourhood Development Plan policies FW2 and FW5.

4.         No development shall commence until a final version of the surface water drainage strategy, including details of additional gullies (above the 100 year  ...  view the full minutes text for item 144