Retention of part of existing dwelling forming store and boiler house.  Provision of new single storey element to replace 2 bedroom bungalow.  Provision of double garage.

Retention of part of existing dwelling forming store and boiler house. Provision of new single storey element to replace 2 bedroom bungalow. Provision of double garage.

The Principal Planning Officer reported the following updates:

Further plans had been received specifying how the double garage would be settled into the site.

The Principal Planning Officer stated that it was not evident, with reference to the plans originally submitted, how the double garage would be settled into the north-east slope of the site. This issue was highlighted in the Officer’s appraisal of the report and had been the subject of ongoing discussion. It was evident from the sectional plan submitted that the garage would be cut into the site such that it would be consistent with that of the new dwelling and therefore would be well assimilated into the landscape.

The updates sheet circulated to Members at the meeting also requested that the recommendation be amended to require the agreement of slab levels for the double garage as well as the dwelling prior to commencement of works.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Burgess, a local resident, spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor JB Williams, the Local Ward Member, noted the concerns of the Parish Council. He had concerns in respect of the workshop and felt that this should not be used for any activities that could cause a disturbance to the neighbouring residents. He felt that the Case Officer had addressed all of the concerns raised and therefore he supported the application.

Members discussed the application and on balance felt that a bungalow on the site would be acceptable.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted 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.         B02 (Development in accordance with approved plans and materials)

Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans and to protect the general character and amenities of the area in accordance with the requirements of Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

3.         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

4.         F14 (Removal of permitted development rights)

Reason: In order to protect the character and amenity of the locality, to maintain the amenities of adjoining property and to comply with Policy H18 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5.         G01 (Earthworks)

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

6.         H05 (Access gates)

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

7.         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

8.         I16 (Restriction of hours during construction)

Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and to comply with Policy DR13 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

9.         I51 (Details of slab levels)

Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site so as to comply with Policy DR1 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

Informatives:

1.         N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans.

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