Proposed erection of a single-storey extension to form annexe accommodation.

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(Proposed erection of a single-storey extension to form annexe accommodation.)

(Councillor Bowen had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application.) 

The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Crockett had made a written submission.  This was read to the meeting.  She supported the application.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         C01 - Time limit for commencement (full permission)

            The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

            Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.         C07 - Development in accordance with approved plans and materials

            The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans (drawing nos. 22LL-01 revision A; 22LL-02; 22LL-03 revision A; 22LL-04; 22LL-05 revision A; the design and access statement; the application form and the document titled “Brick for South & West elevations” dated 10 November) and the schedule of materials indicated thereon.

            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 SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

3.         C14 - Matching external materials (extension)

            The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

            Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building so as to ensure that the development complies with the requirements of Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.         C79 - Occupation ancillary to existing dwelling only (granny annexes)

            The extension hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 41 Pool Cottages.

            Reason: It would be contrary to Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy to grant planning permission for a separate dwelling in this location.

            INFORMATIVES:

1.         IP1 – Application Approved Without Amendment

            The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against planning policy and any other material considerations, including any representations that have been received. It has subsequently determined to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.