Proposed rear kitchen extension.

Proposed rear kitchen extension.

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

Councillor JG Jarvis, the local ward member, sought clarification as to the nature of the application. Following confirmation from the Principal Planning Officer, the local ward member voiced his concern in respect of the scale of the extension. He noted that there was only a 600mm gap between the extension and the existing neighbouring residence and felt that this was insufficient. He noted the concerns of the Parish Council and confirmed that he had reservations in respect of the application.

Councillor H Bramer noted that extensions to barn conversions were not usually permitted and requested clarification as to why this site was different. The Principal Planning Officer advised that the original conversion scheme was unsympathetic and therefore there was no agricultural character to retain.

Councillor RH Smith noted that the application site was not 13^th Century barn and was not an aesthetically pleasing barn. He noted the concerns of the Parish Council and neighbours and agreed that the proposed development would have an adverse visual impact on the neighbouring dwelling, Brook House.

Councillor JB Williams felt that the application was acceptable and that the extension was fairly modest in size and would be well hidden under a sedum roof.

The Development Control Manager advised Members that the planning department had taken a pragmatic approach in dealing with the application. They felt that there was currently no character to approach due to the nature of the original conversion. He felt that the differing levels between Brook House and the application site resulted in no overlooking or overshadowing and therefore he asked members to approve the application subject to the proposed conditions.

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 architectural details are appropriate to the context so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

4       D05 (Details of external joinery finishes)

         Reason:  To ensure that the architectural details are appropriate to the context so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

5       D06 (External finish of flues)

         Reason:  To ensure that the architectural details are appropriate to the context so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

6       D10 (Specification of guttering and downpipes)

         Reason:  To ensure that the architectural details are appropriate to the context so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy DR1 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

7       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.

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.

Informatives:

1       N19 - Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

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