Detached dwelling.

Detached dwelling.

The Principal Planning Officer reported the following updates:

Emails had been received from Mr Pucill (Glenrosa) and Mr & Mrs Nicholls (Cherry Orchard) withdrawing their objection to the application. Mr & Mrs Nicholls commented that their only remaining concern was the potential impact of the boundary hedge on the light reaching the kitchen window.

A further letter had been received from G.J Wilden stating disagreement to any building before the boundary matter was settled.

Much Birch Parish Council was re-consulted as were the above residents with regard to the revised plans received. The Parish Council maintained their original objections to the scheme.

The Principal Planning Officer commented that it was not clear what the nature of the boundary matter raised by G J Wilden was. This could be a civil matter but a condition regarding boundary treatments would provide further control if necessary. He added that the issues raised by the Parish Council were addressed in the main report.

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

Councillor RH Smith, the Local Ward Member, felt that the site was well screened from the neighbouring residents and that it was in need of development. He added that the boundary treatment concerns could be addressed through suitable conditions and therefore he supported the recommendation.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1          B03 (Amended plans)

Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans and to comply with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

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          F16 (No new windows in specified elevation) (north)

Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties and to comply with Policy H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4          F17 (Obscure glazing to windows) (north)

Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties and to comply with Policy H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5          G04 (Protection of trees/hedgerows that are to be retained)

Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area and to ensure that the development conforms with Policies DR1 and LA5 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6          G09 (Details of Boundary Treatments)

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

7          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.

8          H12 (Parking and turning - single house)

Reason: In the interests of highway safety, 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          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

Informatives:

1          N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

2          N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.