To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors RBA Burke, PJ Dauncey and RM Manning.

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

The following declarations of interests were made:-

To approve and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16th August, 2006.

RESOLVED:            That the Minutes of the meeting held on 16th August, 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 planning 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 Head of Planning Services to impose any additional or varied conditions and reasons which he considered to be necessary.

For:     Mr B Griffiths per Mr C Goldsworthy, 85 St Owens Street, Hereford.   HR1 2JW

Ward: Pembridge & Lyonshall with Titley

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred for a site inspection for the following reasons:

i.        The character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

ii.      A judgement is required on visual impact; and

iii.    The setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Goldsworthy the agent acting on behalf of the applicant reserved his right to speak until the next meeting.

For:            Corbett Farms Ltd, Shobdon, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9LT.

Ward: Pembridge & Lyonshall with Titley

The Sub-Committee was agreeable to granting the application, subject to the inclusion of the Titley Group Parish area for applicants who are eligible for the scheme  

RESOLVED

1.      The Head of legal and Democratic Services be authorized to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in accordance with the Heads of terms set out as an annex to the report of the Head of Planning Services, subject to the addition of ‘Titley and District Group Parish Council area’ to paragraph 4 of the obligation, and any additional matters and terms as he considers appropriate.

2.      Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that the Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation be authorized to issue outline planning permission 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 -     G01 (Details of boundary treatments )

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

6 -     W01 (Foul/surface water drainage )

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

7 -     W02 (No surface water to connect to public system )

         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.

8 -     W03 (No drainage run-off to public system )

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

9 -     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.

10 -      H12 (Parking and turning - single house )

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

           Informatives:

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

2 -     N02 - Section 106 Obligation

         This planning permission is pursuant to a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

3 -     N19 - Avoidance of doubt

For:     Mr R & Mrs E Smith at above address.

Ward: Castle

The receipt of a further letter of objection was reported.

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 -     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 -     C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards )

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

5 -     C05 (Details of external joinery finishes )

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

6 -     E16 (Removal of permitted development rights )

         Reason: In order that the local planning authority can control the form of development in this sensitive location.

7 -     G01 (Details of boundary treatments )

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

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

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

9 -     No surface water shall be allowed to connect (either directly or indirectly) to the public sewerage system.

         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.

10 - No land drainage run-off will be permitted, either directly or in-directly, to discharge into the public sewerage system.

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

11 -   Prior to any development on site the Child Day Care Facility, (subject to planning application ref. NW05/3300/F – approved 28^th November 2005), conducted from the dwelling currently known as The Holme, Church Road, in whose curtilage the application site subject to this application is located within, shall cease functioning and confirmation of its cessation will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority in writing by the applicants or their successors in title.

         Reason:  In the interests of vehicle movements in relationship to the adjoining public highway and residential amenity of surrounding dwellings as well as the dwelling subject to this planning approval.

12 -      D01 (Site investigation – Archaeology )

         Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

           Informatives:

           Informative:

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

           Advisory Note:

         If a connection is required to the public sewerage system, the developer is advised to contact Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's Network Development Consultants on Tel No.  01443 331155.

For:     G & B B Houlbrooke & Son, Stansgate Planning Consultants, Conrad House, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0AA

Ward: Ledbury

RESOLVED:

That consideration of the application be deferred for a site inspection for the following reasons:

i.        The character or appearance of the development itself is a fundamental planning consideration;

ii.      A judgement is required on visual impact; and

iii.    The setting and surroundings are fundamental to the determination or to the conditions being considered.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Ms Davis an objector, reserved her right to speak until the next meeting.

For:     Mr & Mrs G Best per Stainburn Taylor & Michael Reardon Architects, Bideford House, Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DW

Ward: Hope End

RESOLVED

DCNE2006/2302/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 -     Prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted, samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their written approval.  The development hereby permitted shall not commence until the Local Planning Authority has given such written approval.  The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved materials and thereafter maintained as such.

         Reason:  To safeguard the character and appearance of the Grade 2 Listed Building and the surrounding countryside that hereabouts is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

3 -     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted large scale drawings of all fenestration (including of the rooflights) shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their written approval.  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved plans and thereafter maintained as such.

         Reason:  To safeguard the character and appearance of the Grade 2 Listed Building and the surrounding countryside that hereabouts is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

      Informatives:

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

2 -     For the avoidance of any doubt the plans to which this decision relates are:

        -             Application Site Plan (Scale 1:1250) - Drawing Number 2371/001 received 12 July 2006;

        -             Existing Floor Plan (Scale 1:50) - Drawing Number 2371/01 received 12 July 2006;

        -             Existing Elevations (Scale 1:100) - Drawing Number 2371/02 received 12 July 2006;

        -             Proposed Floor Plans (Scale 1:50) - Drawing Number 2371/10 received 12 July 2006;

        -             Proposed Elevations (Scale 1:100) - Drawing Number 2371/11 received 18 August 2006; and

        -   In-line roof vent detail received 18 August 2006.

DCNE2006/2303/L

That Listed Building Consent be granted subject to the following conditions:

1 -     CO1 – Time Limit for Commencement (Listed Building Consent)

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

2 -     Prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted, samples of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for their written approval.  The development hereby permitted shall not commence until the Local Planning Authority has given such written approval.  The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved materials and thereafter maintained as such.

         Reason:  To safeguard the character and appearance of the Grade 2 Listed Building and the surrounding countryside that hereabouts its designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

3 -     Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted large scale drawings of all fenestration (including of the rooflights shall be submitted to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

For:     Mr D Palmer at above address

Ward: Leominster South

The Development Control Manager reported the receipt of further letters of objection reiterating the concerns of local residents and Leominster Town Council as set out in the report. 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Dickson an objector spoke against the application.

Councillor Mrs J French asked if it would be better to defer consideration of the application  pending further discussions with the applicant about the concerns raised by objectors but the Development Control Manager said that these could be met by the appropriate conditions and he explained what those would be

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 -        A09 (Amended plans )

            Reason: To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the amended plans.

3 -     F01 (Scheme of noise attenuating measures )

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

4 -     F39 (Scheme of refuse storage )

         Reason: In the interests of amenity.

5.            Before the development is commenced a scheme for the provision of secure cycle parking on site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

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

6.            Before the development hereby permitted is commenced details of the proposed railings on the front elevation shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall proceed in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity.

Informative:

1.    The decision to grant planning permission has been taken having regard to the policies and proposals in the Local Plans set out below, and to all relevant material considerations including Supplementary Planning Guidance:

Leominster District Local Plan

A54 - Protection of Residential Amenity

A57 - Sub-division of Houses

A70 - Accommodating Traffic from Development

Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan (Revised Deposit Draft)

H16 - Car Parking

H17 - Sub-Division of Existing Housing

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

For:     West Mercia Constabulary, Buttress Fuller Alsop Williams, 31 - 33 Princess Street, Manchester, M2 4BF

Ward: Leominster South

The Northern Team Leader said that County Archaeologist had no objections to the application.

Councillor JP Thomas, one of the Local Ward Members had concerns about the vehicular access to the site being over an unmade road and felt that the applicants should be required to improve the road in the interests of highway safety.  The Northern Team Leader said that there was a requirement within The Section 106 obligation for the applicants to pay the sum of £18,000 towards sustainable transport improvements but that he would also impose a condition in respect of the access road.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the applicants being required to improve the access road to an adoptable standard and subject to the following:-

1 -     The Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to complete a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to (as set out in Heads of Agreement) and any additional matters and terms as he considers appropriate.

2 -     Upon completion of the aforementioned planning obligation that the Officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to issue planning permission 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 -     A07 (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 -     G02 (Landscaping scheme (housing development) )

         Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and well planned development and to preserve and enhance the quality of the environment.

5 -     G03 (Landscaping scheme (housing development) - implementation )

         Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and well planned development and to preserve and enhance the quality of the environment.

6 -     Unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the local planning authority, none of the buildings hereby approved shall be occupied until essential improvements to the public sewerage system have been completed by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, and the local planning authority have been informed in writing of its completion.  This work is scheduled for completion by 1st April 2008.

         Reason:  To mitigate the existing hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system and ensure the local community and environment are not unduly compromised.

7 -     W01 (Foul/surface water drainage )

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

8 -     W02 (No surface water to connect to public system )

         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.

9 -     W03 (No drainage run-off to public system )

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

10 -      D01 (Site investigation - archaeology )

         Reason: To  ...  view the full minutes text for item 77.

For:     Mr & Mrs S Littleworth per Mr D F Baume, David F Baume Chartered Architect, Churchways, Jewkes Lane, Kington on Teme, Worcestershire  WR15 8LZ

Ward: Leominster North

RESOLVED

NC2006/2454/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 -     B01 (Samples of external materials )

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

3 -     C04 (Details of window sections, eaves, verges and barge boards )

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

4 -     C05 (Details of external joinery finishes )

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

Informative:

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

NC2006/2455/C

That Conservation Area Consent 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.

Informative:

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