Provision of new two storey 3 bedroom dwelling in rear of garden.

Provision of new two storey 3 bedroom dwelling in rear of garden.

 

The Principal Planning Officer advised members that the Building Control Department and Fire Authority had been consulted upon the issue of emergency vehicle access and that provided that fire suppressant measures were incorporated into the design, the proposed access was satisfactory as a means of providing emergency access and would comply with the building regulations.

 

Councillor AE Gray, one of the local ward members, noted that her concerns in respect of access for emergency vehicles had been addressed. She noted the comments of the traffic manager and welcomed comments from other members.

 

In response to a question, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that a number of the mature trees on the site would be retained. He added that any of the trees earmarked for retention would have to be replaced if damaged during the building work.

 

In response to a question from Councillor RH Smith, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that Condition 2 could be amended to ensure a non reflective material was used for the roof. He also added that issues relating to fire suppressants would be addressed through building regulations.

 

Some members expressed concerns in respect of the design of the proposed dwelling, the Principal Planning Officer advised that the discreet nature of the site made the proposed application more 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       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       D04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards)

 

         Reason: To ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with details that are appropriate to the architectural characteristics of the building and to comply with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

4       Prior to the commencement of development, a scheme to indicate the incorporation of a privacy screen to the balcony hereby approved shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall accord with the approved details and the privacy screen must be retained in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

         Reason: In order to preserve existing levels of residential amenity in the locality so as to comply with Policies DR1 and H13 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

5       H06 (Vehicular access construction)

 

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

 

6       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

 

7       H27 (Parking for site operatives)

 

         Reason: To prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan

 

8       H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision)

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy and to conform with the requirements of Policy DR3 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

9       G02 (Retention of trees and hedgerows)

 

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

 

10     L01 (Foul/surface water drainage)

 

         Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system and to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

11     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 so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

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

 

         Reason: To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment so as to comply with Policy CF2 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

13     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.

 

14     F16 (No new windows in specified elevation)

 

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

 

15     I56 (Sustainable Homes Condition)

 

         Reason: To promote the sustainability of the development hereby approved in accordance with Policies S1 and H13 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan and PPS1 Supplement 'Planning and Climate Change'

 

16     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.

 

Informatives:

 

1       N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

 

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