To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Paul Andrews.

To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Committee.

Councillor David Summers substituted for Councillor Paul Andrews.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of Schedule 1, Schedule 2 or Other Interests from members of the committee in respect of items on the agenda.

Councillor John Hardwick declared an other interest in respect of agenda item number 6, Land at Wye Valley View, as a member of the Wye Valley AONB.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2021.

RESOLVED:  That the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2021 are approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson.

The Chairman expressed thanks to the previous Chairman of the Planning and Regulatory Committee and the former clerk.

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:

Application for variation of conditions 1 of planning permission of the reserved matters approval 170579 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval (APP/W1850/A/13/2203561) (LA Ref: 123592) for 10 dwellings). To improve the design of the dwellings, improve connectivity to the amenity spaces and provide flexible, modern open plan layouts.

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

The Development Manager gave a presentation on the application and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Dr T Geeson, representing Breinton Parish Council, spoke in opposition to the application as a virtual attendee. Mr E Thomas, 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, Councillor Bob Matthews spoke on the application. In summary, he provided a statement from local residents which highlighted the longstanding flooding problems on King’s Acre Road and the requirement for surface water flood mitigation scheme and a comprehensive drainage plan in the area. The statement also opposed the inclusion of housing with black cladding which were felt to be unsightly. Further Cllr Matthews explained that he had requested that the application was considered at committee due to the level of local feeling. Flooding problems existed in the area and there was uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the flood attenuation scheme. An adjacent site had experienced flooding problems despite no objection from the flooding officer at the application stage. An additional condition had been added concerning the landscaping to ensure the boundary of the site to the South conserved the local the nature reserve.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager explained that the application concerned a variation to the planning permission granted to amend the design of the houses and the layout. Matters relating to drainage and landscaping were contained in the original permission. The update circulated included further enhancements and sustainability measures.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He commented that issues such as runoff onto an application site from sloping land should be dealt with before permission was granted. 

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:

Change of use of building to commercial storage and motorcycle tyre fitting unit together with associated operational development to include extension to eastern elevation to accommodate toilet and air compressor (AMENDED DESCRIPTION).

The Committee deferred consideration of this application.

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application and advised the committee of a correction to the detail in the report; the proposed lean-to extension in the application would be attached to the Western elevation of the building not the Eastern as stated in the report.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr G Burton, spoke in opposition to the application as a physical attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor John Stone, spoke on the application. In summary, the application had resulted in opposition and concerns regarding the impact of noise on residential amenity, traffic levels and the suitability of the proposal in a rural setting. The local parish council objected to the application and cited that it was unsuitable in the proposed location and therefore contrary to the neighbourhood development plan. The noise produced by the compressor would impact upon residential amenity and the condition to regulate its use may be difficult to enforce. There was uncertainty concerning the number of traffic movements that would be associated with the site; concern regarding the potential congregation of motorcycles; and the impact on highway safety. It was noted that other more suitable locations existed locally for such an enterprise.

The Committee discussed the application.

A motion that the application be deferred to: allow for clarification around the B1 and B2 use of the site; and detail of potential conditions to mitigate the impact of the noise of the compressor, was carried.

RESOLVED: That consideration of the application be deferred pending an updated report including clarification around the B1 and B2 use of the site and detail of potential conditions to mitigate the impact of the noise of the compressor.

(Councillor John Stone resumed his seat on the committee)

(Councillor Terry James left the chair and committee to act as the local ward member for the next application. Councillor Alan Seldon acted as Chairperson for the remainder of the meeting.)

Proposed rear extension, front porch and detached garage.

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

The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

No public speakers.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Terry James, spoke on the application. The application was an officer application which was a small scale proposal in a bungalow development.

The Committee discussed the application.

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:

INFORMATIVES:

Date of next site inspection – 6 July 2021

Date of next meeting – 7 July 2021

The Planning Committee noted the date of the next meeting on Friday 9 July with the site visits taking place on Thursday 8 July.