To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors Graham Andrews and Rone.

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

Councillor Bolderson substituted for Councillor Rone and Councillor Bowen for Councillor Graham Andrews.

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.

Agenda item 8:  193707 – New House Farm, Grafton Lane, Grafton

Councillor Bolderson declared an other interest as she annually purchased a Christmas tree from the site.

Councillor Hardwick declared an other interest as he knew the person speaking on behalf of the applicant.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2020.

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 December 2020 be approved.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson.

None.

Proposed residential development of 10 dwellings.

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

(Proposed residential development of 10 dwellings.)

(Councillor Polly Andrews was not eligible to vote having temporarily lost connection to the meeting because of a technical issue.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

She reported that the wording of some of the conditions would need to change to reflect a change in the relevant legislation that was applicable.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mrs J Hirst, a local resident had submitted a made a video submission in objection to the application which was played to the meeting.  Mr D Baume, the applicant’s agent had submitted a written submission which was read to the meeting.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor David Hitchiner, spoke on the application.  In summary, he sought clarification on measures proposed for the great crested newts on the site.  He noted that the site was outside the settlement boundary and contrary to the draft Madley Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP).  However, the Parish Council supported the application and he outlined a number of comments on the Parish Council’s behalf explaining its support. He considered the application a good application.  However, it was contrary to the draft NDP.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager highlighted the advice of professional officers on the application noting that they had no objection to it.  The draft NDP had to be weighed in the balance against the absence of a five year housing land supply.  He also noted the Parish Council’s support for the application.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He remarked again on the conflict with the draft NDP whilst reiterating the Parish Council’s support for the application.

It was proposed that there should be an additional condition requiring rainwater harvesting.

Resolved:  That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, updating the wording of some of the conditions to reflect a change in the relevant legislation that is applicable, an additional condition on rainwater harvesting. and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C06 - Development in accordance with the approved plans:

6919-1-01F – Amended Location and Block Plans

6919-1-11D – Amended Proposed Site Layout

6919-1-13C – Amended Site Layout in Village Context

6919-1-17 – Plot 1 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-25 – Plot 1 – Single Garage - Plans and Elevations

6919-1-15 – Plot 2 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-14 - Plot 2 Double Garage - Plans and Elevations

6919-1-18 – Plot 3 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-21 – Plot 4 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-20 – Plot 5 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-24 – Plot 6 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-19 – Plot 7 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-16 – Plot 8 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-22 – Plot 9 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-23 – Plot 10 – Plans and Elevations

6919-1-26 – Cycle Store – Plans  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

Change of use of former methodist chapel to a4 wine bar with food facility, also managers flat.

The application was refused contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(Change of use of former methodist chapel to A4 wine bar with food facility, also managers flat.)

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.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mr and Mrs Draisey, local residents, spoke in opposition to the scheme, as virtual attendees.  Mrs M Rutsch the applicant’s agent had made a written submission that was read to the meeting.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Harvey, spoke on the application.  In summary, she expressed concerns about adverse impact on the amenity of neighbouring residents, as a result of noise and kitchen and smoking fumes, parking, waste collection, and the location.  If the application were to be approved she requested a number of pre-commencement conditions upon which she asked be consulted. She noted that the proposal would bring the building back into use.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager commented that the proposal was compliant with the Ledbury Neighbourhood Development Plan.  The Environmental Health Officer had no objection.  He suggested a number of additional conditions including pre-commencement conditions if approval were to be proposed.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  She remained concerned about aspects of the application but welcomed the proposal for pre-commencement conditions.

A motion that the application be refused contrary to the officer recommendation on the grounds that the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on residential amenity and was contrary to policy SD1 and paragraph 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework was carried on the Chairperson’s casting vote.

RESOLVED:  (on the Chairperson’s casting vote) That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the development would have an unacceptable impact on residential amenity and was contrary to policy SD1 and paragraph 180 of the National Planning Policy Framework and officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to officers be authorised to detail the reasons put forward for refusal by the committee.

Permission to incorporate laser clays sporting option to existing area involved with existing established clay shooting layout, replacement of a portable cabin with a small lodge and viewing area (part retrospective).

The application was refused contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(Permission to incorporate laser clays sporting option to existing area involved with existing established clay shooting layout, replacement of a portable cabin with a small lodge and viewing area (part retrospective).)

(Councillor Paul Andrews had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application.  Councillor Bolderson fulfilled the role of local ward member and accordingly had no vote on this application.)

The Planning Enforcement Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings the following spoke at the meeting as virtual attendees:  Mr S Sharp of Callow and Haywood Group Parish Council spoke in objection to the scheme, Mr G Hardy, a local resident, spoke in objection; and Mr P Lewis spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Bolderson, spoke on the application.  In summary, she outlined the planning history of the application site, noting that the application before the committee was a further retrospective application, with a number of other retrospective applications awaiting determination. She commented on letters of support and objection noting that the Parish Council opposed the application.  Her principal concerns included the unauthorised expansion of the site and increased traffic with adverse impact on Grafton Lane which was part of the National Cycle Network, and a lack of toilet facilities.  She advanced a number of grounds for refusal citing policies from both the Core Strategy and the Callow and Haywood Neighbourhood Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager commented that the committee must focus on the application before it.  In Officers’ view the impact of the specific proposal was not sufficiently adverse to warrant refusal of the application.  Other matters that had arisen on the site were the subject of separate action and consideration.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  She reiterated the grounds for refusal she had advanced.

A motion that the application be refused contrary to the officer recommendation on the grounds that the development was contrary to policies SD1, RA6, SS1, MT1 and SC1 was carried.

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the development was contrary to policies SD1, RA6, SS1, MT1 and SC1 and officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to officers be authorised to detail the reasons put forward for refusal by the committee, including any provisions in the Callow and Haywood NDP considered applicable.

Proposed new dwelling and detached garage.

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

(Proposed new dwelling and detached garage.)

(Councillors Paul Andrews, and Fagan had left the meeting and were not present during consideration of this application.  Councillor Bowen 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.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Ms N Coombs, a local resident, spoke in opposition to the scheme, as a virtual attendee.  Mr E Thomas, the applicant’s agent submitted a written submission in support of the application which was read to the meeting.

Councillor Bowen fulfilled the role of local ward member.  In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, he spoke on the application.  In summary, he spoke in support of the application.

The Committee discussed the application.

The local ward member 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 other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

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

2.         C06 – In accordance with approved plans

3.         C13 – Details/samples of materials

4.         CCK – Details of slab levels

5.         Prior to the commencement of the development, a detailed Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) incorporating:

a)         a Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP),

b)         Construction Phasing and Routeing Plans, including construction traffic arrival and departure times,

c)         onsite construction working hours

d)         a method for ensuring mud is not deposited onto the Public Highway

            shall submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter all construction activity in respect of the development shall be undertaken in full accordance with such approved details unless otherwise approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

            Reason: In the interests of highway safety, neighbouring amenity and to conform to the requirements of Policies MT1 & SD1 of Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.         CAI – Parking – single/shared private drives

7.         CAP - Highways Improvement/off site works

8.         CKJ – Foul drainage to Mains Sewer & Surface Water to Soakaway

9.         CK3 – Landscaping Scheme

10.       CK4 – Landscape scheme implementation

11.       CE6 – Water efficiency 110l per day

12.       With the exception of any site clearance and groundworks; written and illustrative details of the number, type/specification and location of Electric vehicle charging points of atleast one per dwelling, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Electric vehicle charging points shall be installed prior to first occupation and be maintained and kept in good working order thereafter as specified by the manufacturer.

            Reason: To address the requirements policies in relation to climate change SS7, MT1 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy, to assist in redressing the Climate Emergency declared by Herefordshire Council and to accord with the provisions at paragraphs 108 & 110 of the National Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.

Widening of existing dropped kerb to form access onto driveway.

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

(Widening of existing dropped kerb to form access onto driveway.)

(Councillors Paul Andrews, Fagan and James had left the meeting and were not present during consideration of this application.)

The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Guthrie, had made a written submission.  This was read to the meeting.  She 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.         CO1 - Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         CO7 – The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with drawings: Layout Plan; Block Plan; Location Plan, and the Application Form

3.         CAE – Access Specification

INFORMATIVES:

1.         IP1 Application Approved Without Amendment

Date of next site inspection – 2 February 2021

Date of next meeting – 3 February 2021

Noted.