To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors WU Attfield, ACR Chappell, GFM Dawe, RI Matthews, AT Oliver, GA Powell, AM Toon and NL Vaughan.

To receive any declarations of interest by members in respect of items on the agenda.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the last meeting.

The minutes of the last meeting were received.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 29th August, 2007 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To note the Council’s current position in respect of planning appeals for the central area.

The Sub-Committee received an information report about the Council’s current position in respect of planning appeals for the central area.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

Conversion of former school building into 7 no. apartments. 2 no. two bed and 3 no. three bed houses.  Demolition of existing modern school buildings.

Ward: St. Nicholas

Conversion of former school building into 7 no. apartments. 2 no. two bed and 3 no. three bed houses.  Demolition of existing modern school buildings.

The following update was reported:

·          Hereford City Council comments received on 19 July 2007 had been erroneously omitted from the report.  They commented: that the application should be refused as this development is out of character with the conservation area and has the potential to alter it.

Councillor DJ Benjamin, a Local Ward Member, stated that a recent site inspection had allayed his concerns about the site layout.  He said that the proposal might exacerbate existing problems with traffic congestion on the surrounding roads. However he felt that the planning report had not taken account of recent changes to the traffic light sequence on Barton Road, which he felt had contributed to a worsening of existing congestion problems.  He had received a high volume of calls from local residents expressing similar concerns about the traffic flow and the potentially adverse impact of the application upon it. 

Councillor JD Woodward, also a Local Ward Member, concurred with the opinions of Councillor Benjamin and sought further assurance that double yellow lines would be put on the carriageway adjoining the application site. 

The Principal Planning Officer advised that the proposed parking requirements complied with the Council’s standards, that the applicant had felt that there was merit in removing the ziz-zag markings on the carriageway, and that money had been set side specifically for parking restrictions at the site and on Breinton Road. 

Members were minded to approve the application, subject to the implementation of appropriate highway safety measures where possible. 

RESOLVED: That

1)            The Legal Practice Manager be authorised to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the Heads of Terms appended to this report and incorporating any additional matters he considers appropriate.

2)            Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers.

Conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

3.      Prior to the commencement of the development the applicant shall provide a Method Statement in order to minimise the amount of dust and dirt emanating from the site during the demolition and construction phases.  The development should be carried out in accordance with the agreed Method Statement.

Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality.

4.      During the demolition and construction phase no machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries taken at or despatched from the site outside the following hours: Mondays to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 60.

Variation of condition 2 of planning consent DCCW2006/3153/F to allow sale of the property (if necessary) to another travelling family.

Ward: Burghill, Holmer & Lyde

Variation of condition 2 of planning consent DCCW2006/3153/F to allow sale of the property (if necessary) to another travelling family.

The following updates were reported:

·          The Environmental Health and Trading Standards Officer had commented as follows:-

‘I would bring to your attention the Herefordshire Council's draft (15/2/07) Assessment of Accommodation Needs of Gypsies & Travellers in Herefordshire which states that the ‘Herefordshire Council officers who work with gypsy and traveller groups report that families often say that ideally, they would like a plot just for themselves, perhaps including members of an extended family’. This ties in with a quotation from the Cambridge Sub Region Traveller Needs Assessment dated May 2006, paragraph 3.3.4 'The best sites were small and long-stay, occupied by related families.’  The Herefordshire report concludes that 'there is evidence of demand for additional sites' and that 'evidence indicates that smaller sites often work better and that a preferred option for some families would be to have an individual site for their family, possibly on their own land, though this may be difficult to achieve in practice.'

·          A letter of objection had been received from Burghill Scout and Guide Group identifying the problems they had encountered since permission was granted and requesting refusal of the latest planning application.

·          The Sub-Committee was advised that no further progress had been made regarding the highway condition attached to the existing permission pending the outcome of this application.  Monitoring of the site undertaken by the Enforcement Officer did not suggest that there had been more caravans on the site than permitted and whilst the storage of some scrap had been noted, this was not considered to be at a level that warranted formal action.

·          In addition, members had received a letter of objection from Mr Green and Ms Jones of The Rustlings, Burghill, and the Principal Planning Officer reported that their concerns were being addressed. 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs Reynolds spoke in objection on behalf of Burghill Parish Council, and Mr Baines spoke in support of the application. 

Councillor SJ Robertson, the Local Ward Member, said that there was merit in the Parish Council’s view that the proposal should be amended to make any planning consent also personal to Mr Jones’s daughter.  In addition, she asked that the site entrance be moved further away from the existing scout hut. 

The Principal Planning Officer explained that the planning permission already included Mr Jones’s daughter and that the access issues were being addressed through the planning process. 

Councillor PJ Edwards expressed concern that approval of the application would enable the applicant to sell the land and should not be permitted because in his view, the site should return to agricultural use if the applicant no longer required it.  He felt that this was not in keeping with Policy H12, which he said sought to make provision only for travelling families to live on a particular site, and not to make a profit. 

The Legal Practice Manager emphasised that the proposal would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 61.

Change of use of land to car storage and associated landscaping.

Ward: Hollington

Change of use of land to car storage and associated landscaping.

The following updates were reported:

·          In response to further information, the Parish Council had commented that they ‘continue to strongly object to the whole principle of landscaping this greenfield site and to the change of use of land.  This application has in the past been refused planning in 2003 and 2004.  It is the view of the Parish Council that this application be refused on the grounds laid out in letters sent in relation to the applications received in 2005 and 2007.  The unanimous decision of the Parish Council is that this application be refused.’

·          An updated ecological survey had been provided which concluded that the site supported ‘little intrinsic nature conservation value’ and ‘no ecological constraints have been found’.

·          The Sub-Committee was advised that, due to late receipt of the survey, no comments had been received from the Council’s Ecologist.  However, based upon the conclusions, it was not envisaged that the ecological issues would warrant refusal of the development.  In response to the comments from the Parish Council, it was reported that the material changes since the consideration of the previous applications was the extent of landscaping now proposed and the ability to handle car transporter deliveries within the site.  In the light of this, the visual and landscape impact of the development was now considered acceptable and there was an improvement to the current highway problems.

·          A letter of objection from two local residents.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs Layton of Grafton and Haywood Parish Council spoke in objection to the application. 

Councillor MAF Hubbard said that, in respect of this application, he also represented the views of Councillor GFM Dawe, who had given his apologies for the meeting.  He said that the application was in open countryside and, as such, did not comply with Unitary Development Plan Policy.  He also said that there was insufficient evidence that the application would ensure further employment in the area. 

The Principal Planning Officer drew members’ attention to Paragraph 6.1 of the report, which addressed the issues relating to open countryside.  He said that employment policies allowed some development of the site and Policy E6 allowed expansion of the existing business.  A former appeal case on the site had not questioned the principle of expansion but rather the visual impact relating to the expansion.  Issues relating to drainage and vehicle movements would be addressed though conditions.  In response to a question, he gave details of the proposed surfacing materials. 

Councillor DW Greenow expressed concern about the impact of highway safety at the Grafton Lane access and the lack of special provision for the run-off of vehicle-related chemicals, such as oil, into watercourses. 

Councillor AJM Blackshaw felt that the application would adversely affect the environment and amenity of local residents and was unacceptable. 

Councillor MD Lloyd-Hayes expressed support for the application because it addressed many previous problems on the site, the landscaping scheme was acceptable,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 62.

Proposed extensions and alterations.  Alterations to access.

Ward: Burghill, Holmer & Lyde

Proposed extensions and alterations.  Alterations to access.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B02 (Matching external materials (extension)).

         Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building.

3.      No work shall commence on the extensions until the improved access has been completed to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

         Reason:

4.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

5.      E17 (No windows in side elevation of extension).

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

6.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

7.      H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

Informatives:

1.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

2.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

Importation of 40,000 cubic metres of soil to create enviro-recreational scheme involving planting 4 hectares of broad leaved native woodland over imported soil.

Ward: Burghill, Holmer & Lyde

Importation of 40,000 cubic metres of soil to create enviro-recreational scheme involving planting 4 hectares of broad-leaved native woodland over imported soil.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs Reynolds of Burghill Parish Council, spoke on the application. 

In response to some of the points raised by the Parish Council, the Senior Planning Officer (Minerals and Waste) reported that drainage requirements were not specified in the west part of the site, because the land sloped uphill at this point.  She also emphasised that Circular 11/95 prevented any restrictions on legitimate use of the A49, although any permission granted would be conditional upon there being limited access onto the A49 from the actual site. 

Councillor SJ Robertson, the Local Ward Member, welcomed that application and requested that the applicant sought advice from the Hereford Ornithology Club.

In response to a question from Councillor PJ Edwards, the Development Control Manager stated that the site would be monitored, within the limits of the Council’s resources, to ensure that the planning conditions were adhered to. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.  Written notice of the date of commencement shall be sent to the local planning authority within 7 days of that commencement.  Please refer to Informative Note 1.

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

2.Notwithstanding the imported material already deposited at the site, terms of this permission shall entirely supersede planning permission reference DCCW2005/1680/N dated 14th July 2005.

         Reason: To define the terms of this permission and for the avoidance of doubt.

3.      No importation of soil, stone or any other waste material shall take place after the expiration of three years following the commencement date as notified to the local planning authority under condition 1, unless otherwise agreed in writing in advance by the local planning authority.

         Reason: To ensure the timely completion of the development in the interests of the amenity of the area and to comply with Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007 Policies S1, S10 and DR4.

4.      In all respects, unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the local planning authority, and except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be undertaken in accordance with the submitted plans and the working details as follows:

(a)        'General Method Statement for mobile screening operations' dated 28th April 2006, revised 7th July 2007 and date stamped received 24th July 2007.  (Please refer to Informative Note 9).

(b)        'General Method Statement for environmental work' dated 17th July 2007 and date stamped received 24th July 2007.

(c)        'General Method Statement and planting schedule' dated 17th July 2007 and date stamped received 24th July 2007.

         Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure the development is undertaken in accordance with the specific proposals  ...  view the full minutes text for item 64.

Proposed detached house with ancillary garage and formation of new vehicular access.

Ward: Wormsley Ridge

Proposed detached house with ancillary garage and formation of new vehicular access.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Lucas spoke in objection, and Mr Hughes spoke in support of the application. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

3.      No development shall take place until a scheme of replacement hedge planting for the length of realigned hedge along part of the front boundary of the site, has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.  All hedgerow planting in the approved details shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons following the occupation of the building or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner.

         Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

4.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

5.      Foul water and surface water discharges must be drained separately from the site.

         Reason: To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system.

6       No surface water shall be allowed to connect (either directly or indirectly) to the public sewerage system unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority.

         Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment.

7.      Land drainage run-off shall not be permitted to discharge, either directly or indirectly, into the public sewerage system.

         Reason: To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment.

8.      Before any other works hereby approved are commenced, visibility splays shall be provided and thereafter be maintained form a point at the centre of the access to the application site and 2.00 metres back from the nearside edge of the adjoining carriageway (measured perpendicularly for a distance of 43.00 metres to a point at the centreline of the road (north) and for a distance of  33.00 metres to a point at the centreline of the road (south).  Nothing shall be planted, erected and/or allowed to grow on the triangular area of land so formed which would obstruct the visibility described above.

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

9.      Before any works are commenced in connection with the formation of the visibility splays required pursuant to condition 8 above, details of the engineering works including earth moving, finished ground levels, construction materials and surface treatment for the formation of the visibility splays shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

10.    H05 (Access gates) (5 metres).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

11.    H06 (Vehicular access construction).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

12.    H09 (Driveway  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.

Erect rear extension and porches and convert existing building to 2 no. dwellings.

Ward: Sutton Walls

Erect rear extension and porches and convert existing building to 2 no. dwellings.

The following updates were reported:

·          The applicant had submitted an ecological survey by Swift Ecology Ltd which detected the presence of brown long eared, common and soprano pipistrelle bats.  The report recommended mitigation in the form of provision of a bat loft in the building.

·          The Conservation Manager - Ecologist was satisfied that there was sufficient space within the roof for a loft and had no objection to approval of the application subject to a condition requiring the submission and approval of a method statement prior to the commencement of development.

·          The Sub-Committee was advised that, subject to the inclusion of the condition recommended by the Conservation Manager, it was recommended that planning permission be granted.

RESOLVED:

That subject to no further objection from the Council’s Ecologist by the end of the consultation period, the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by Officers:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

3.      B07 (Stonework laid on natural bed).

         Reason: In the interests of conserving the character of the building.

4.      C10 (Details of rooflights).

         Reason: In the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of this building and the character of the Conservation Area.

5.      E16 (Removal of permitted development rights).

         Reason: In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the building and the character of the Conservation Area.

6.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

7.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

         Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

8.      G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

9.      H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

10.    The recommendations outlined in the submitted ecological report prepared by Swift Ecology Limited received on 18th September 2007, should be followed, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority.  Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, a method statement detailing mitigation measures and timing of the works shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure all species of bat and their roosts are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Conservation (Natural habitats &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) and Policies NC1, NC5, NC6 and NC7 within the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007.

Informatives:

1.      N03 - Adjoining property rights.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

3.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

Formation of car parking area and area for the parking of HGVs including change of use.

Ward: Hagley

Formation of car parking area and area for the parking of HGVs including change of use.

The following update was reported:

·          An additional condition was recommended which would require the overnight stationing of lorries to be limited to no more than 5 vehicles.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Collins spoke in support of the application. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

3.      G04 (Landscaping scheme (general)).

         Reason: In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

4.      G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general)).

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

5.      H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

6.      E10 (Use restricted to that specified in application).

         Reason: To suspend the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order currently in force, in order to safeguard residential amenity.

7.      There shall be no vehicular movements to or from the area demarked on the approved plans as turning area and lorry park between the hours of 2200 hours and 0700 hours on any day.

         Reason: In order to protect the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.

8.      F32 (Details of floodlighting/external lighting).

         Reason: To safeguard local amenities.

9.      The overnight stationing of lorries hereby approved shall be limited to no more than 5 vehicles.

         Reason: In the interest of residential amenity and highway

Informatives:

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

Proposed conversion of one dwelling into three dwellings.

Ward: St. Martins & Hinton

Proposed conversion of one dwelling into three dwellings.

The following update was reported:

·          A memorandum had been received from Councillor AT Oliver, raising objection to the development on the following grounds:  the loss of a larger family home, which are declining in number; unsatisfactory internal layout; and the development would not necessarily equate to a more efficient use of land and buildings.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Williams spoke in objection to the application. 

In response to a request from Councillor PJ Edwards, the Development Control Manager said that an additional condition would be imposed on the planning permission, ensuring the proper control of household waste storage and management. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.       A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

3.      H09 (Driveway gradient).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

4.      H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

5.      H29 (Secure covered cycle parking provision).

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure covered cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

6.      E16 (Removal of permitted development rights).

         Reason: In order to preserve levels of residential amenity and control the external appearance of the development.

7.      Prior to the commencement of development a scheme for the provision of storage, prior to disposal, of refuse, crates, packing cases and all other waste materials shall be submitted for the approval of the local planning authority.  The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.

Informatives:

1.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

2.      HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

3.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

4.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

Erection of two new bungalows.

Ward: Tupsley

Erection of two new bungalows.

Councillor AP Taylor, a Local Ward Member, said that he supported the application, although he had some concerns about the access to the rear of the shops. 

In response to a question from Councillor PJ Edwards, the Development Control Manager confirmed that the removal of Permitted Development Rights would ensure that the future Reserved Matters Application would be for a single storey dwelling. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A02 (Time limit for submission of reserved matters (outline permission)).

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2.      A03 (Time limit for commencement (outline permission)).

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3.      A04 (Approval of reserved matters).

         Reason: To enable the local planning authority to exercise proper control over these aspects of the development.

4.      A05 (Plans and particulars of reserved matters).

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 92 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

5.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

6.      E16 (Removal of permitted development rights).

         Reason: In order to preserve levels of residential amenity and control the external appearance of the development.

7.      E18 (No new windows in specified elevation).

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

8.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

9.      F18 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

         Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

10.    F39 (Scheme of refuse storage).

         Reason: In the interests of amenity.

11.    F48 (Details of slab levels).

         Reason: In order to define the permission and ensure that the development is of a scale and height appropriate to the site.

12.    H03 (Visibility splays).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

13.    H13 (Access, turning area and parking).

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

14.    G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

Informatives:

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

2.            N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

Conversion of house to form 5 self contained apartments.

Ward: Central

Conversion of house to form 5 self contained apartments.

The following updates were reported:

·          A memorandum had been received from Councillor AT Oliver, raising objection to the development on the following grounds: long-term multiple occupation would be likely to blight the surrounding residential area; unsatisfactory internal layout; lack of external amenity space; the proposal does not respect the character of the existing Victorian dwelling; the proposal would adversely affect the privacy and amenity of adjoining dwellings.

·          The Sub-Committee was advised that the recommendation detailed in the report should be altered to reflect the receipt of amended plans prior to the meeting.

·          One further letter of objection had been received

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Gorman spoke in objection, and Mr Clay spoke in support of the application. 

Councillor MAF Hubbard, the Local Ward Member, acknowledged the reasons behind the proposed development and said that it was a reasonable proposal, in keeping with the area.  He commented that he would prefer there to be no provision for on-street parking in view of the fact that the application had provided for off-street parking. 

The Development Control Manager stated that the right to an on-street parking space was separate to planning issues, although it would be possible to include a Section 106 Agreement in any permission granted to ensure that no resident would be entitled to an on-street parking permit. 

Councillor DB Wilcox requested that provision also be made for an off-street parking place for an electric buggy for the disabled. 

Councillor MD Lloyd-Hayes and Councillor WJ Walling expressed concern that the proposal for one-bedroomed units did not properly reflect current demand, which was for two and three bedroomed properties.  Councillor Lloyd-Hayes said that the application site was located on a dangerous stretch of road and she felt that it would be detrimental to highway safety.  She said that she did not support the application for these reasons. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the inclusion of a Section 106 Agreement restricting residents parking rights to off-street only, subject to a revised condition securing the provision for a disabled users’ electric buggy, and subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B02 (Matching external materials (extension)).

         Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building.

3.      C10 (Details of rooflights).

         Reason: To ensure the rooflights do not break the plane of the roof slope in the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

4.      C11 (Specification of guttering and downpipes).

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

5.      E12 (No balconies/roof amenity area).

         Reason: To safeguard the character and amenities of the locality.

6.      G01 (Details of boundary treatments).

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

7.      F16  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70.

Conversion of existing garage, storeroom and utility into self contained one bedroom granny annexe.

Ward: Wormsley Ridge

Conversion of existing garage, storeroom and utility into self contained one bedroom granny annexe.

The Principal Planning Officer reported that he had requested and received updated plans because the original ones submitted were of an insufficient standard. 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Dubberley spoke in objection to the application. 

In response to a point made by the public speaker, the Principal Planning Officer said that the condition relating to the provision of parking on the site, would be amended to ensure that the parking facility would be provided prior to commencement of any other works on the site. 

Councillor AJM Blackshaw, the Local Ward Member, commented that the access lane was unusually narrow and that one-street parking was hazardous.  He added that he would support the application, subject to the change to the parking condition outlined by the Principal Planning Officer. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      B02 (Matching external materials (extension)).

         Reason: To ensure the external materials harmonise with the existing building.

3.      E29 (Occupation ancillary to existing dwelling only (granny annexes)).

         Reason: It would be contrary to the policy of the local planning authority to grant planning permission for a separate dwelling in this location.

4.      E15 (Restriction on separate sale).

         Reason: It would be contrary to the policy of the local planning authority to grant consent for a separate dwelling in this location.

5.      H10 (Parking - single house) (3 cars)

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

6.      During the construction phase no machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no delivery taken at or despatched from the site outside the following times: Monday - Friday 7.00 am - 6.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

         Reason: To safeguard residential amenity.

Informatives:

1.      N01 - Access for all.

2.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

3.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

4.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

Proposed provision of 2 no. new 5.0 metre square "Jumbrella" parasols over existing outside drinking area.

Ward: Central

Proposed provision of 2 no. new 5.0 metre square ‘Jumbrella’ parasols over existing outside drinking area.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Major Barnes spoke in objection to the application. 

Councillor MAF Hubbard, the Local Ward Member, whilst sympathising with the objections to the application, said that there were insufficient grounds for refusal because of the site’s city centre location and the expectation that there would be noise emanating from the site. 

Councillor DB Wilcox said that the problems with noise from the site had been exacerbated by the earlier demolition of a building which had acted as a sound barrier between the drinking area and local residences.  He felt that it was regrettable that Environmental Health Law did not take sufficient account of noise made by human beings.  He said that the application should be refused because it was detrimental to the amenity of nearby residents. 

In response to a question from Councillor PJ Edwards, the Principal Planning Officer said that an existing wall adjacent to the proposed ‘Jumbrella’ parasols would act as the only possible means of noise attenuation. 

The Development Control Manager said that the planning application related merely to the parasols and not to the outside drinking area itself, which had been in existence for a considerable time.  He said that the planning permission was required solely on the basis that the parasols would be permanent fixtures.

The Legal Practice Manager said advised that it might be possible to highlight potential noise nuisance by way of an informative on any planning permission granted.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following condition:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

Informatives:

1.      The applicant is advised that the installation of the 'Jumbrellas' hereby approved, should not give rise to a material intensification of use of the beer garden to the detriment of the amenity of the adjoining residential properties.  Therefore, the applicant is encouraged to submit a management scheme to the local planning authority, demonstrating how the use of the upgraded beer garden will not harm the amenity of the wider locality.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

3.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

Change of use from a games room to office – retrospective.

Ward: Hagley

Change of use from a games room to office – retrospective.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Wilson spoke on behalf of Bartestree and Lugwardine Parish Council, and Mr Turner spoke in objection to the application. 

Councillor DW Greenow, the Local Ward Member, said that he supported the application because it would address his concerns over traffic movements and the untidiness of the site.  He added that a further building on the site was also in use. 

The Central Team Leader said that he would take account of Councillor Greenow’s observations and amend any conditions accordingly before issuing planning permission. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission)).

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

2.      E06 (Restriction on use).

         Reason: The local planning authority wish to control the specific use of the land/premises, in the interest of local amenity.

3.      E27 (Personal condition).

         Reason: The nature of the development is such that it is only considered acceptable in this location having regard to the applicant's special circumstances.

4.      No deliveries associated with the applicants business (Hicks Associates Ltd or any other subsidiary businesses) shall be taken at or despatched from the application site at any time.

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents and in the interests of highway safety.

Informatives:

1.      N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

Wednesday 24th October, 2007 at 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday 24th October, 2007.

The Central Team Leader also drew the Sub-Committee’s attention to four forthcoming planning applications which would be considered at the next meeting.  They related to sites at Haywood County Park, the Royal National College for the Blind, St. Martins Avenue and Parsonage Farm at Wellington.  He said that they would benefit from site inspections prior to the next meeting, to further the efficient transaction of business.  The Sub-Committee noted that the site inspection would take place on 9th October, 2007.