The Chairman announced with great sadness the recent loss of Councillor Mrs RF Lincoln and those present stood in silent tribute.

To note the arrangements for the election of the Chairman and appointment of the Vice-Chairman made at Annual Council on 12th May 2006.

It was noted that at the recent Annual Council meeting on 12^th May, the Chairman had been re-elected and the Vice-Chairman had been re-appointed.

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs. LO Barnett, Mrs J.P. French, R.J. Phillips and RV Stockton.

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on the Agenda.

There were no declarations of interests made.

To approve and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on19th April, 2006.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 19^th April, 2006 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman

To note the contents of the attached report of the Head of Planning Services in respect of appeals for the northern area of Herefordshire.

The Sub-Committee noted the Council’s current position in respect of appeals for the northern area of Herefordshire.

To consider and take any appropriate action in respect of the planning applications received for the northern area of Herefordshire, and to authorise the Head of Planning Services to impose any additional and varied conditions and reasons considered to be necessary.

Plans relating to planning applications on this agenda will be available for inspection in the Council Chamber 30 minutes before the start of the meeting.

The Sub-Committee considered the following planning applications received for the northern area of Herefordshire and authorised the Development Control Manager to impose any additional or varied conditions and reasons considered to be necessary.

For:     Mr & Mrs P Atkins per Gibson Associates, Bank House, Bank Crescent, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AA

Ward: Ledbury

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.

           Informative:

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

For:     Mr K Handley per Linton Design, 27 High Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4AA

Ward: Bromyard

RESOLVED

DCNC2006/1030/F

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 -     A06 (Development in accordance with approved plans )

         Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

3 -     B01 (Samples of external materials )

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

4 -     No dwelling hereby permitted shall be occupied until the new openings to the Bay Horse car park have been gated with gates designs submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

         Reason:  To safeguard the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and adjacent Listed Buildings.

  Informatives:

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

DCNC2006/1031/C

That Conservation Area Consent be granted subject to the following condition:

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

         Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 18(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  Informatives:

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

For:     C L H Industries Ltd, Boughton Butler Architects, Design Studio, 6 Sansome Walk, Worcester, WR1 1LH

Ward: Bromyard

The Northern Team Leader said that the applicant’s Agent had confirmed that storm water would be drained into a combined sewer and that the Water Authority viewed this proposal as a net drainage gain.

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred pending a site inspection on the following grounds.

(a)   the character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

(b)   a judgement is required on visual impact; and

(c)   the setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Cave (Bromyard Town Council) and Mr Boughton the applicant’s Agent, reserved their right to speak until the next meeting.

For:            Brockington Hall Golf Club per Barton Hasker Architects  1620 High Street  Knowle  Solihull

West Midlands B93 0JU

Ward: Hampton Court

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred pending a site inspection on the following grounds.

(a)   the character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

(b)   a judgement is required on visual impact; and

(c)   the setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr. Narbett the applicant’s Agent reserved the right to speak until the next meeting.