Proposed extension and alterations.

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

(Proposed extension and alterations.)

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

The Senior 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 criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mr S Kerry, of Hereford City Council submitted a written submission in opposition to the scheme.  This was read to the meeting. 

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

RESOLVED: That planning permission be refused for the following reasons:

1.         The proposal would have an overbearing / overshadowing effect on neighbouring properties and would diminish the natural light to their habitable rooms; thus detrimentally impacting the amenity of adjoining dwellings. As such the proposal is wholly contrary to the intent of Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy Policy SD1, LD1 and SS6 and the relevant design policies of the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.         The proposal by virtue of its form, size, scale, siting and design would present an incongruous addition which would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local built form. Thus it would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the street-scene, at odds with the sense of place that is experienced in the locale; thus being contrary to Policies SD1, SS6 and LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy, the design guidance set out within Paragraphs 124, 127 and 130 of the National Planning Policy Framework, as well as the expectations of the National Design Guide.

INFORMATIVES:

1.         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 by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and discussing those with the Agent. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to negotiate a way forward for the current proposal. However, the Local Planning Authority has clearly set out, within its report, the steps necessary to remedy the harm identified within the reasons for refusal – which may lead to the submission of a more acceptable proposal in the future. The Local Planning Authority is willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development.