Apologies were received from Councillor James.

To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Committee.

None.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of Schedule 1, Schedule 2 or Other Interests from members of the committee in respect of items on the agenda.

None.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 24 June 2020.

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 July 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairperson.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson.

None.

Siting of shepherd hut to provide tourist accommodation including construction of new vehicular access and associated landscaping works.

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

The Senior 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.

The update proposed an amendment to condition 4 as it was set out in the report

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Cusop Parish Council had submitted a written submission in objection to the application.  This was read to the meeting by the legal adviser to the Committee.   Mr M Wordley, a local resident, spoke in opposition to the scheme as a virtual attendee.  Mr B Rose, the applicant, had submitted a written submission in support of the scheme.  This was read to the meeting by the legal adviser to the Committee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Jennie Hewitt, spoke on the application.  She opposed the application.  In summary she considered that it would cause significant harm to biodiversity contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and should therefore be refused.

The Committee discussed the application.

It was proposed that in addition to the amendment to condition 4 referred to in the committee update a condition should be added in relation to planting.

The Lead Development Manager commented on the principal aspects of the application.  He considered the application was compliant with the Neighbourhood Development Plan.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  She reiterated her objection to the scheme suggesting that the submission of an application more sensitive to the setting could be considered.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, including an amended condition 4 in the report (as amended below) and an additional condition relating to planting, 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.         C07 - Development in accordance with approved plans and materials

3.         No external surface of the shepherds hut hereby approved shall be of a colour and finish other than one which has previously been approved in writing by the local planning authority for that purpose.

            Reason: To conform to Policy LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework and to clarify the terms of the permission and minimise visual intrusion.

4.        All foul water shall discharge through connection to the proposed package treatment plant and onsite soakaway; and any additional surface water shall discharge to appropriate soakaway-infiltration features; unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to comply with Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2018), National Planning Policy Framework, NERC Act (2006), NPPF (2019) and Herefordshire Council Core Strategy (2015) policies LD2, SD3 and SD4.

5.         The translocated length of hedgerow and all new planting shall be gapped up, dead plants replaced like for like and the planting managed and maintained in line with all best practice guidance for a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 134.

Erection of domestic outbuilding for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of The Hay Meadow, including associated extension to the residential planning unit.

The Committee deferred consideration of this application.

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

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

He added that it had come to light that there was reference to the site on the Herefordshire Historic Environment Record.  However, there were no designated heritage assets in the vicinity of the application.  The application would not have a detrimental impact on the character or appearance of the landscape.  The application was in accordance with policy LD 4 of the Core Strategy and the Neighbourhood Development Plan.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Withington Group Parish Council had submitted a written submission in objection to the application.  This was read to the meeting by the legal adviser to the Committee.  Mr F O’Neill, a local resident, had submitted a written submission in objection to the application on behalf of himself and other residents.  This was read to the meeting by the legal adviser to the Committee.  Mr E Thomas, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application as a virtual attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Paul Andrews, spoke on the application.  He opposed the application, requesting a deferral and a site visit.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager highlighted that the applicant could construct a similar building within the curtilage of the property without seeking planning permission.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  He reiterated his objection to the application and support for a deferral and a site visit

RESOLVED:  That consideration of the application be deferred pending a site visit.

Proposed ground floor extension to the rear elevation and create a covered link to the home office garage.  Internal alterations to ground floor of garage to form room with access to storage area.

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

The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Millmore, spoke on the application.  He reported that there had been no objections to the application and he supported its approval.

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.         CO1 – Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         CO6 – Development in accordance with the approved plans (drawings             14B,    13B, 11C and 12C)

3.         CBK - Restriction of hours during construction

4.         The garage conversion shall be used solely for purposes incidental to the             enjoyment of the dwelling house and not as a separate unit of             accommodation

            Reason: To ensure that the development is used only for the purposes ancillary to the dwelling and to comply with Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

Date of next meeting – 5 August 2020

Noted.