Proposed detached dwelling

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

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr R Smith, of Whitchurch and Ganarew Parish Council, had submitted a written submission in opposition to the application. This was read to the meeting. Ms R Miller, a local resident, spoke in opposition to the scheme as a virtual attendee. Mr R Pryce, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support of the application as a physical attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary, she commented on the inclusion of mention of the Wye Valley AONB and the condition relating to the geo-techincal survey which were positive additions to the report. Concerns were expressed regarding the access for the site from the B1464 and across land at Wye Valley View. The local community had only been made aware of the application late in the process and the need for housing locally militated against the concerns of local communities when applications were determined. The interests and need of the local community should be considered and the application refused.

The committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager commented that the application had been amended to ensure it was more acceptable. A condition had been added to ensure that a geo-technical survey would be undertaken. The application had assured officers, including the landscape officer, and statutory consultees. Construction issues would be regulated in the construction management plan.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate, she explained that the application did not conserve or protect the Wye Valley AONB. The views of the local residents did not accord with the assessments undertaken by officers.

A motion that the application be approved was carried.

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:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions: