Conversion of barns and one new build to create 4 dwellings.

Conversion of barns and one new build to create 4 dwellings.

 

The Principal Planning Officer reported the following comments:

 

The issue of the appropriateness of Section 106 contributions in relation to this site under the current temporary suspension arrangements has been discussed further with the Planning Obligations Manager. She is satisfied that having regard to the overall environmental benefits (the preservation of the listed building and the removal of redundant agricultural buildings) that would be achieved through the development of this site together with the site immediately to the north, that contributions would not be appropriate in this particular case.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Brookman, a neighbouring resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr Coleman, the applicant, spoke in support.

 

Councillor DC Taylor, the local ward member, noted the position of the access road and its close proximity to Mr Brookman’s property. He requested clarification from the Principal Planning Officer as to how the existing dwelling could be protected.

 

In response to comments from the local ward member, the Principal Planning Officer confirmed that in theory the access could be moved as it only served units 3 and 4 of the application. He added that an alternative option would be the inclusion of a condition to protect the gas tank and the existing house. The Southern Team Leader added that Members may be minded to approve the application but delegate the final decision to officers subject to an amendment to the access road.

 

Councillor RH Smith was concerned that the 6 dwellings had been applied for under two applications and he felt that the section 106 process had been undermined. He felt that he could not support the application as he had concerns regarding access, amenity and archaeology.

 

RESOLVED

 

In respect of DCSW2009/1038/F:

 

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1          A01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

 

2          B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans

 

3          D02 Approval of details

 

4          D04 Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards

 

5          D10 Specification of guttering and downpipes

 

6          D11 Repairs to match existing

 

7          D12 Repairs in situ

 

8          F14 Removal of permitted development rights

 

9          G10 Landscaping scheme

 

10        G11 Landscaping scheme - implementation

 

11        H05 Access gates

 

12        H12 Parking and turning - single house

 

13        H04 Visibility over frontage

 

14        I16 Restriction of hours during construction

 

15        K4 Nature Conservation - Implementation

 

16        An appropriately qualified and experienced ecological clerk of works should be appointed (or consultant engaged in that capacity) to oversee the ecological mitigation work.

 

Reason: To ensure that all species are protected having regard to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policies NC1, NC5, NC6 and NC7 of Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan.

 

17        L01 Foul/surface water drainage

 

18        L02 No surface water to connect to public system

 

19        L03 No drainage run-off to public system

 

20        L04 Comprehensive & Integrated draining of site

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1          N15 Reason(s) for the Grant of Planning Permission

 

2          N19 Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans

 

3          N11A Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) - Birds

 

4          NC02 Warning against demolition

 

5          N04 Rights of way

 

 

In respect of DCSW0009/1039/L:

 

That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

 

1          D01 Time limit for commencement (Listed Building Consent)

 

2          B01 Development in accordance with the approved plans

 

3          D02 Approval of details

 

4          D04 Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards

 

5          D10 Specification of guttering and downpipes

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

1          N15 Reason(s) for the Grant of Listed Building Consent

 

2          N19 Avoidance of doubt - Approved Plans