Apologies were received from Councillors BA Baker, PJ Edwards, EL Holton, WC Skelton and LC Tawn.

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

Councillor PE Crockett substituted for Councillor PJ Edwards, Councillor JLV Kenyon for Councillor LC Tawn and Councillor SD Williams for Councillor WC Skelton.

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

Agenda item 7: 164085 -  Brightwells Auction Site, Stoney Street, Madley.

Councillor J Hardwick declared a non-pecuniary interest because he traded with the company.

Councillor DW Greenow declared a non-pecuniary interest because he traded with the company

Agenda item 11: 170940 – Lower Derndale Farm, Derndale Road, Wellington

Councillor DW Greenow declared a non-pecuniary interest because he knew the applicant.

Councillor KG Guthrie declared a non-pecuniary interest because she lived in Wellington.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the meetings held on 14 June 2017.

RESOLVED:   That the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2017 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

None,

Application to vary conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 163117.

The Committee approved variations to conditions 3 and 4 for a 12 month period, and further amended the wording of the two conditions set out in the report.

(Variation to conditions 3 and 4 of planning permission 163117.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.  She reminded the Committee that the principle of use and development of the site had previously been agreed.  The application was to vary conditions 3 and 4 of an existing permission.  The key considerations in the determination of the current application related to the impact of the extended hours of working and operation upon the amenities of local residents and upon highway safety.

Condition 3 sought to control the hours of working on the site.  At present the hours during which working (with the exception of office based uses) could take place were restricted to 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. The request was that this was extended so that working could begin at 8.00 am Monday to Friday with no change to the finish time. In addition to this, the applicants had requested that on sale days (maximum 2 days per month) they could start at 7.30am and that on Saturdays following a sale (maximum 2 days per month) they could operate from 8am until 2pm.   The applicant had stated that on sale days it was essential to stop a queue forming on Stoney Street prior to the site operating.  By unloading from 7.30am it eased the pressure on local roads during the school run and the peak commuting time

Condition 4 sought to control the delivery of plant and machinery and their loading and unloading within the site. At present this was restricted to between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. The request was to extend the hours in line with the suggestion for condition 3.  In addition to this, it was requested that the wording stated ‘collection and delivery’ rather than just ‘delivery’.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs P Breeze, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.  Mr M Roberts, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor SD Williams, spoke on the application.

He made the following principal comments:

·        Whilst some local residents supported the application the majority were opposed to it.  The proposals would afford residents of Stoney Street no respite from additional noise and pollution.  A car boot sale regularly took place on Sundays but currently there was a reduction in traffic in the area on Saturdays.  The proposed Saturday working at Brightwells would remove this respite.

·        Brightwells was not adhering to the current conditions.

·        There was no Parish Council currently in place in Madley.  However, he believed that if there had been it would have been opposed to the application.

·        The local feeling was that whilst the economic value of the business to the County was recognised a limit had been reached.

In the Committee’s discussion of the application the following principal points were made:

·        It was suggested that whilst collections may be necessary on a Saturday following a Friday sale there should be no need for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

Change of use of Rosemore Grange, from a residential dwelling with holiday accommodation, to holiday accommodation.

The Committee agreed to grant planning permission for a 12 month period in accordance with the conditions set out in the report.

(Change of use of Rosemore Grange, from a residential dwelling with holiday accommodation, to holiday accommodation committee agreed to grant planning permission for a 12 month period in accordance with the conditions set out in the report.)

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, consideration of which had been deferred by the Committee on 14 June 2017.  He confirmed that the proposal was that Rosemore Grange would be used solely for holiday use with no intention to have private celebrations and events.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr N Knight, of Whitbourne Parish Council spoke in opposition to the Scheme.  Dr N Brookes, a local resident, spoke in objection.  Mr J Spreckley, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor NE Shaw, spoke on the application.

He made the following principal comments:

·        He referred the Committee to the comments he had made to it during consideration of the application in June on the adverse impact the use of the property had had on the amenity and privacy of local residents.

·        He considered that there remained grounds for refusing the application on the basis that it contravened policies RA6, SD1 and the Neighbourhood Development Plan policy LU4(iii).

·        He detailed a number of policies in relation to noise including the Noise Policy Statement for England, World Health Organisation guidelines, Planning Policy Guidance and night noise guidelines.  Whilst he considered that the Committee could refuse the application, if the application were to be approved he requested that there should be an additional condition to the effect that there should be no noise made from the premises above a 30db maximum outside the hours of 11pm to 7am to protect the amenity of residents.

In the Committee’s discussion of the application the following principal points were made:

·        The legal adviser clarified that if permission were granted as proposed the applicant would not be able to carry out any permission under the licensing regime that was contrary to the planning permission.

·        The Committee discussed the feasibility of granting permission for a twelve month trial period.  Some members expressed caution that this might potentially have an adverse effect on the ability of the business to take bookings and a two year period might be more appropriate.

·        The proposal did have some economic benefits and provided a use for a large property that might otherwise face difficulties.

·        It was requested that confirmation be sought that the building regulations had been complied with in relation to the property and that appropriate precautions to manage risk in the event of a fire were in place.

·        The application had to be treated on its merits.  If the conditions were breached enforcement action could be taken.

·        The report stated that one formal complaint had been received although this was at odds with representations from the local community set out in the report.  This perhaps raised a concern over how complaints were categorised.

The Development Manager clarified  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

Proposed accommodation block, remodelled car park and improvements to access.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

(Proposed accommodation block, remodelled car park and improvements to access.)

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Proposed change of use from b2 (general industrial use) to boulder barn.

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

(Proposed change of use from b2 (general industrial use) to boulder barn.)

This item was withdrawn from the agenda.

Conversion of and alterations to barns to create four residential dwellings.

The application was approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

(Conversion of and alterations to barns to create four residential dwellings.)

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.

She confirmed that the latest revised plans had addressed the outstanding non-designated heritage asset issues raised by the Conservation Manager.  The recommendation for approval of the application was therefore no longer subject to the submission of further revised plans to address the Conservation Manager’s concerns.

In response to a question about the treatment of boundaries between properties she confirmed that the conditions controlled all relevant aspects of landscaping.  It was considered that some subdivision was acceptable but recognised that this required careful treatment.

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions below and any other further conditions considered necessary

1.         C01 - A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C08 - B03 Amended plans

3.         C13 - C01 Samples of external materials

4.         C18 - C06 Stonework laid on natural bed

5.         C26 - D04 Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards

6.         C27 - D05 Details of external joinery finishes

7.         C32 - D10 Specification of guttering and downpipes

8.         C45 - D23 Existing Wattle and Daub

9.         C58 - F07 Domestic use only of garage

10.       C59 - F08 No conversion of garage to habitable accommodation

11.       C65 - F14 Removal of permitted development rights

12.       C96 - G10 Landscaping scheme (including closure of the existing northwest access)

13.       C97 - G11 Landscaping scheme - implementation

14.       C95 - G09 Details of Boundary treatments

15.       CAB - H03 Visibility splays (as per the approved amended site plan)

16.       CAG - H08 Access closure

17.       CAL - H13 Access, turning area and parking

18.       CAT - H21 Wheel washing

19.       CAZ - H27 Parking for site operatives

20.       CBM – I18 Scheme of foul drainage disposal FOUL DRAINAGE

21.       CE6 - M17 Water Efficiency - Residential

22.       The ecological protection, mitigation and enhancement scheme as recommended in Section 5 of the Ecological Report by Ecology Services dated March 2017 shall be implemented in full as stated unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority.

            Reason: To ensure that all species are protected and habitats enhanced having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policy LD2 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework, NERC 2006

23.       Upon first occupation of any of the residential units hereby approved ‘Barn 3’ (as indicated on the approved site plan) shall not be used for the housing of livestock or the storage of slurry or sewerage sludge.

            Reason: In order to ensure that a good standard of living is provided for the residents of the approved dwellings and to comply with Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan - Core Strategy, policy PG9 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 28.

Date of next site inspection – 1 August 2017

Date of next meeting – 2 August 2017