To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor JB Williams. The Chairman advised that Councillor JG Jarvis had requested that the two applications in his ward be moved back to 2.30pm as he was currently on council business.

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on the Agenda.

5.         DCSE2009/0670/F - HOMME FARM, HOM GREEN, ROSS-ON-WYE,       HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 7TF.

            Councillor JG Jarvis; Personal and Prejudicial.

7.         DCSE0009/0926/F - THE CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, CHURCH STREET, ROSS-ON-WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5HP.

Councillor G Lucas; Personal and Prejudicial; Chairman of 'Friends of the Church'.

8.         DCSE0009/1021/F - REAR GARDEN PLOT TO TUDORVILLE EXPRESS, WALFORD ROAD, TUDORVILLE, ROSS ON WYE, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR9 5PY.

Councillor JA Hyde; Personal and Prejudicial; Previously employed at the site.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2009.

RESOLVED:   That the Minutes of the meeting held on 10 June 2009 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To be noted.

The Sub-Committee noted the Council’s current position in respect of planning appeals for the southern area of Herefordshire.

New Church Hall and alterations incorporating glazed link to Church.

The Principal Planning Officer advised Members that The Rambler’s Association had withdrawn its objection to the proposed development and awaited further consultation with regard to the diversion of the Public Right of Way.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Rev. Wheatley, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor CM Bartrum felt that the design of the proposed church hall was in keeping with the rest of the site. He noted the objections but on balance supported the application.

In response to a number of comments from Members, the Southern Team Leader advised that no construction work was permitted on the site until the archaeological investigations had been completed. He added that the application would then, subject to the agreement of the County Archaeologist, be referred to the Secretary of State with a recommendation for approval.

RESOLVED

That subject to the resolution of the outstanding archaeological issues, officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to refer the application to the Secretary of State with a recommendation that the Council is minded to approve, subject to the conditions below and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

1          A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2          D10 (Specification of guttering and downpipes)

Reason: To ensure that the rainwater goods are of an appropriate form in the interests of the safeguarding of the special architectural or historical interest of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy HBA1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

3          D04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards)

Reason: To ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the details that are appropriate to the safeguarding of the special architectural or historical interest of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy HBA1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4          D05 (Details of external joinery finishes)

Reason: To ensure that the work is finished with materials, textures and colours that are appropriate to the safeguarding of the special architectural or historical interest of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy HBA1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5          D06 (External finish of flues)

Reason: To ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the details that are appropriate to the safeguarding of the special architectural or historical interest of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy HBA1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6          C01 (Samples of external materials)

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

7          H28 (Public rights of way)

Reason: To ensure the public right of way is not obstructed and to conform with the requirements of Policy T6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

Informatives:

1          N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

2          N15  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.

Construction of irrigation reservoir and associated conservation areas.

In accordance with the Standards Board Code of Conduct, Councillor JG Jarvis, the local ward member who had declared a prejudicial interest in respect of the application, addressed the sub-committee in support of the application prior to leaving the chamber for the ensuing debate and vote.

The Principal Planning Officer (Minerals and Waste) advised members of ammendments to condition 6 and 7 of the recommendation. She added that conditions 4 and 5 would need to include a requirement for boundary treatment for the Public Right of Way in the interests of public safety. Finally she advised Members that condition 10 would restrict the approved use of the lakes to Agriculture and Conservation only. Recreational uses would not be permitted, unless a specific planning permission had been granted. Full details of these updates were contained within the updates sheet circulated at the meeting.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Drummand, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor RH Smith thanked the Officer for producing a detailed and thorough report. He added that the applicant had taken great care with the application and had appeared to have worked in conjunction with the planning team, he therefore supported the application and moved the recommendation.

Members discussed the application and concured with Councillor Smith’s comments in respect of the quality of the report. They felt that the only area of concern in respect of the application related to landscaping and tree planting. They felt that a long term landscaping programme was required.

In response to the comments raised in repsect of landscaping, the Principal Planning Officer (Minerals and Waste) confirmed that she would be requesting a 10 year landscape management plan.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1          A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission) )

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2          B01 (Development in accordance with the approved plans )

Reason. To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development and to comply with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

3          E01 (Site investigation - archaeology )

Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded and to comply with the requirements of Policies ARCH1, ARCH5 and ARCH6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007.

4          G09 (Details of Boundary treatments )

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, and the safety of users of the Public Right of Way, in accordance with policies DR1, DR2 and T6 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007.

5          G12 (Hedgerow planting )

Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenity of the area and to comply with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6          No development shall take place until a habitat enhancement and biodiversity management scheme, based on the findings and recommendations of the submitted Ecological Report and in consultation with the Council's Planning Ecologist, Natural England and the Herefordshire Nature Trust,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.

Proposed dwelling and garage including new access and parking area.

The Principal Planning Officer requested that members add a condition to the recommendation in respect of slab levels.

Councillor JG Jarvis, the local ward member, noted the concerns raised by Goodrich Parish Council in respect of the height of the proposed dwelling. However he felt that the slope of the land alliviated this concern and therefore supported the application.

In response to a question from the local ward member, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that the external finish of the dwelling was addressed through condition 2 of the recommendation.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1          A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission) )

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2          C01 (Samples of external materials )

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

3          D04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards )

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

4          D05 (Details of external joinery finishes )

Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

5          H03 (Visibility splays )

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

6          H06 (Vehicular access construction )

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

7          H09 (Driveway gradient )

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

8          H13 (Access, turning area and parking )

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway and to conform with the requirements of Policy T11 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

9          H27 (Parking for site operatives )

Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

10        H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision )

Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

11        G10 (Landscaping scheme)

Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to conform with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

12        G11 (Landscaping scheme – implementation)

Reason: In order to maintain the visual amenities of the area and to comply with Policy LA6 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

13        I51 (Details  ...  view the full minutes text for item 14.

Provision of new two storey 3 bedroom dwelling in rear of garden.

The Principal Planning Officeer advised Members that the agent had confirmed that the developer was prepared to accept a 12-month commencement condition in line with the temporary suspension of the Supplementary Planning Document: Planning Obligations.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Thomas, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Councillor AE Gray had concerns regarding the width of the access to the site and requested a site inspection on all three grounds.

RESOLVED

That consideration of the application be deferred for a site inspection for the following reasons:

• the character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

• a judgement is required on visual impact;

• the setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered.

Proposed conservatory to annexe.

Councillor AE Gray, one of the Local Ward Members, noted that boundary planting had been to be [amended at SAPSC meeting on 5 August 2009] agreed with all parties and therefore she supported the application.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1          A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission))

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2          B02 (Development in accordance with approved plans and materials)

Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans and to protect the general character and amenities of the area in accordance with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

3          G09 (Details of boundary treatements) (including the position and species to be planted)

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity, to ensure the development has an acceptable standard of privacy and to conform with Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

INFORMATIVES:

1          N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

2          N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission