A)            Alterations and refurbishment of 27 Brookend Street and demolition of the separate detached rear commercial premises.

 

B)            Alterations and extensions to 27 Brookend Street including new shop front and extension to retail unit and 4 no. existing flats.  Demolition of the detached commercial building to the rear and erection of 9 no. new build residential dwelling apartments.

A)            Alterations and refurbishment of 27 Brookend Street and demolition of the separate detached rear commercial premises.

 

B)            Alterations and extensions to 27 Brookend Street including new shop front and extension to retail unit and 4 no. existing flats.  Demolition of the detached commercial building to the rear and erection of 9 no. new build residential dwelling apartments.

 

In accordance with the Code of Conduct, Councillor AE Gray, who had declared a prejudicial interest in respect of the item, addressed the sub-committee before withdrawing from the meeting for the ensuing debate and vote.

 

The Senior Planning Officer reported the following updates:

 

• Further to members’ deferral of the application to seek off site highway works, a pedestrian crossing in Station Street, the Traffic Manager commented that of the possible crossings assessed in Ross, Millpond Street would provide for the larger number of pedestrians.

 

Councillor CM Bartrum felt that the site inspection had been beneficial to members. He said that he supported the application in principal but had reservations in some areas as he felt that a wall would be more suitable than a fence on the boundary, and that opaque glazing should be used to avoid any issues of overlooking for the neighbouring residents. Finally he advised the committee that he supported the Traffic Manager’s suggestion of a crossing on Millpond Street.

 

In response to a question raised by Councillor CM Bartrum, the Development Control Manager advised that Ross Town Council had not been consulted in respect of the Section 106 agreement as the application was submitted prior to 1 April 2008. He confirmed that under the new Planning Obligations this consultation would have taken place.

 

Councillor RH Smith concurred with Councillor CM Bartrum in respect of the wall and the resiting of the proposed pedestrian crossing to Millpond Street.

 

Members discussed the application thoroughly and on balance felt that it should be approved subject to the Section 106 agreement being amended to include a contribution towards a pedestrian crossing on Millpond Street. They also requested a further condition be added to the recommendation to ensure that the applicant erected a wall instead of a fence on the boundary of the application site.

 

RESOLVED

 

In respect of DCSE2007/3618/C

 

That Conservation Area Consent be granted subject to the following condition:

 

1       D01 (Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent))

 

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1          N19 - Avoidance of doubt

 

2          N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of Conservation Area Consent.

 

 

 

In respect of DCSE2007/3619/F:

 

That:

 

(1)   The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the Heads of Terms appended to this report and any additional matters and terms as he considers appropriate.

 

(2)   Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue Conservation Area Consent 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.

 

3          E01 (Site investigation - archaeology)

 

            Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

4          E04 (Submission of foundation design)

 

Reason: The development affects a site on which archaeologically significant remains survive.  A design solution is sought to minimise archaeological disturbance through a sympathetic foundation design.

 

5          No development shall commence until a scheme for the provision and implementation of a surface water regulation system including the Sustainable Urban Drainage System, as detailed in the Flood Risk Assessment, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The scheme shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

Reason: To prevent the increased risk of flooding and provide water quality benefits by ensuring the provision of a sustainable means of surface water disposal.

 

6          Prior to the occupation of the development, an Evacuation Management Plan shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  The plan shall include full details of proposed awareness training and procedures for evacuation of persons and property and method and procedures for timed evacuation.  It shall also include a commitment to retain and update the plan and include a timescale fro revision of the plan.

 

Reason: To minimise the flood related danger to people in the flood risk area.

 

7          Prior to the first occupation of the development flood-free access as shown on drawing number 50026-01, dated 3/1/08, including finished ground levels no lower than 33.19 metres AOD along the route, shall be in place and thereafter maintained.

 

            Reason:  To ensure a safe development and prevent flood risk.

 

8          The finished floor levels of the dwellings herby permitted shall be no lower than 33.80 metres AOD, with finished floor level of the caf set no lower than the existing and flood proofing techniques incorporated at least 33.80 metres AOD, in accordance with the Flood Proofing and Flood Resilient Construction in the Flood Risk Assessment Addendum, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

            Reason: To ensure a safe development and prevent flood risk.

 

9          L01 (Foul/surface water drainage)

 

            Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system.

 

10        L02 (No surface water to connect to public system)

 

Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment.

 

11        L03 (No drainage run-off to public system)

 

Reason: To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment.

 

12            Before development commences architectural details of the shopfront to a scale of 1:1 or 1:5 shall be submitted to the local planning authority approved in writing.

 

            Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the building.

 

13        Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details of a 1.8 metre high wall ( to replace the existing fence) between the application site and the boundary with Palma Court (southern boundary) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The boundary wall shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details prior to the first occupation of the retail unit/apartments hereby approved and thereafter retained insitu.

 

Reason: In order to enhance the visual amenities of the area and maintain privacy in accordance with policies DR2 and HBA6 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1          W01 - Welsh Water Connection to PSS

 

2          N19 - Avoidance of doubt

 

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