Proposed first floor extension and alterations.

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

(Proposed first floor extension and alterations.) 

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

The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

Councillor James had fulfilled the role of ward member for this application. In accordance with the Council’s Constitution he commented upon it.  He supported the application. 

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

1.         Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C07 Development in accordance with approved plans

3.         Prior to the first use of the extension hereby permitted, and at all times thereafter, the proposed first floor windows on the south elevation shall be glazed with obscure glass only. The obscured glazing shall be retained in perpetuity.

            Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties and to comply with Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

INFORMATIVES:

1.         The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.