Proposed demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement two storey self build/custom build dwelling with garage.

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

The senior planning officer provided a presentation.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr Jones, local resident, spoke in objection to the application and a statement was read on behalf of the applicant’s agent, Mr Baume, in support of the application.

In accordance with the Council’s constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary, he explained the application was located in a distinctive part of Hereford with a mixture of different styles and character of houses. There were three key considerations with the current application, design, scale and location. It was noted that the City Council was not positive about the design of the house. The proposed was striking and substantially larger than the existing dwelling. Although the current house was not small it did not dominate its location. The proposed property was much bigger and closer to the road. The proposed dwelling would also be closer to the neighbouring property, number 66, which would be overlooked and imposed upon. The new house would impose upon the street frontage, the local area and other local properties. Due to the substantially negative impact of the proposed house the application should be refused.

The committee debated the application. There was division among members of the committee. The majority of the members deemed the application acceptable; contrary to this support other members did not support the demolition of an existing and habitable property.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.

Councillor Stef Simmons proposed and Councillor Bruce Baker seconded a motion that the application be approved in accordance with the case officer's recommendations.

The motion was put to the vote and was carried by a simple majority.

RESOLVED –

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other further conditions or amendments to the suggested conditions in the report that are considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

Standard conditions