To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors Graham Andrews and Graham Jones.

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

Councillor Bowen substituted for Councillor Graham 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.

Agenda item 8: 201996 – 8 Belmont Road, Hereford

Councillor Paul Andrews declared an other declarable interest as he knew the applicant’s agent.

Councillor Rone declared an other declarable interest because in his capacity as Chairman of the South Wye Development Trust he had discussed the application with residents providing advice to them.

Councillor Seldon declared an other declarable interest as he knew the applicant’s agent.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 January 2021.

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 January 2021 be approved as a correct record.

To receive any announcements from the Chairperson.

The Lead Development Manager commented that the 2019/20 housing delivery test had been successfully passed meaning that the requirement for a 20% buffer of housing land supply had consequently been removed leaving a 5%buffer.  This together with the level of housing delivered meant that the housing land supply had been recalculated and now stood at 4.22 years rather than 3.69.  However, this did not change the weight attributed to this factor in the reports on the agenda for the meeting and the recommendations.  A briefing note on the five year housing land supply would be published and sent to all Councillors.

Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval P141964/O (site for residential development of up to 90 dwellings with access, parking, public open space with play facilities and landscaping). 

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation with additional conditions.

(Approval of reserved matters following outline approval P141964/O (site for residential development of up to 90 dwellings with access, parking, public open space with play facilities and landscaping).

The Principal Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings the following spoke at the meeting as virtual attendees:  Mrs A Davies of Clehonger Parish Council, who spoke in objection to the scheme, Mrs B Costello-Bates and Mr J Noble, local residents, speaking in objection; and Mr C Marsh, the applicant’s agent, speaking in support of the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Hitchiner, spoke on the application.  In summary, he raised concerns about the housing, its appropriateness and the adequacy of measures to achieve carbon neutrality and reduce fuel poverty, the mix of housing tenure, lack of car parking spaces, protecting the ecology of the site including the management of the proposed open space, and provisions for drainage, seeking assurance that the required measures would be in place prior to any occupation of the site.

The Committee discussed the application.  Additional conditions were proposed to secure rainwater harvesting and that 100% of boundary fences should include suitable gaps to allow hedgehog movement.

The Lead Development Manager commented that the scheme had previously secured outline planning permission and this required satisfactory drainage arrangements to be approved and in place prior to any occupation.  The additional conditions as proposed could be attached.  He suggested that informatives could also be added regarding the Committee’s comments in support of the establishment of a car sharing pool and wish that the developer consider enhanced measures to address the climate and ecological emergency.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  He reiterated concerns about the management of the open space, the housing and its tenure and car parking provision.

RESOLVED: That the reserved matters be approved, subject to the addition of conditions to secure rainwater harvesting and that 100% of boundary fences should include suitable gaps to allow hedgehog movement, the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         The development hereby approved shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans and documents:

Drawings:

A_100 Location Plan Revision PL02

A_102 Planning Layout Revision PL20

A_103 Materials Key Plan Revision PL13

A_104 Fences and Enclosures Key Plan Revision PL11

A_105 External Works Layout Revision PL12

A_105.3_Proposed_Street_Scene_1_2_&_3 Revision PL05

A_105.4_Proposed_Street_Scene_4_5_&_6 Revision PL05

A_116 Waste Collection Strategy Revision PL08

A_117 Public Open Space Plan Revision PL07

A_118 Adoption Plan Revision PL06

A_119 Parking Plan Revision PL02

A_250_Cycle Storage Details Revision PL01

SK_10 Materials and Details Palette Revision PL02

SK 200 Revision P6 – Proposed Levels – Sheet 1

SK 201 Revision P6 – Proposed Levels - Sheet 2

SK 202 Revision P6 – Proposed Levels - Sheet 3

SK200129 Revision P1 – Pumping Station Layout and Tracking

500 – Section 278 Highway  ...  view the full minutes text for item 75.

Proposed two bed dwelling.

The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation with additional conditions.

(Proposed two bed dwelling.)

(Councillor Millmore had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application.)

The Development Manager gave a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings Mr L Greening, the applicant’s agent made a submission by video in support of the application.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Boulter, had made a written submission.  This was read to the meeting.  He supported approval of the application.

The Committee discussed the application.  It was proposed that there should be additional conditions requiring rainwater harvesting and a highway crossover.

The Lead Development Manager confirmed that it would be acceptable to attach the proposed conditions requiring rainwater harvesting and a highway crossover together with an informative relating to the need for a licence to provide the crossover.

RESOLVED: That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions with additional conditions requiring rainwater harvesting and a highway crossover together with an informative relating to the need for a licence to provide the crossover and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:

1.         C01 Time limit for commencement (full permission)

2.         C06 (drawing nos. P003 D, 100 B, 101 B, 200 E, 201 A

3.         C13 Samples of external materials

4.         CE6 Efficient use of water

5.         With the exception of any site clearance and groundworks; written and illustrative details of the number, type/specification and location of at least one electric vehicle charging point, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The electric vehicle charging points shall be installed prior to first occupation and be maintained and kept in good working order thereafter as specified by the manufacturer.

            Reason: To address the requirements policies in relation to climate change SS7, MT1 and SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy, to assist in redressing the Climate Emergency declared by Herefordshire Council and to accord with the provisions at paragraphs 108 and 110 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

6.         CB2 Secure covered cycle parking provision

7.         C65 Removal of permitted development rights

8.         C68 Obscure glazing to windows  (top hung obscure glazed window and rooflights at 1.7 metres above the internal finished floor level)

9.         No surface water and/or land drainage shall be allowed to connect directly or indirectly with the public sewerage network.

            Reason: To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no pollution of or detriment to the environment in accordance with

10.       CAQ On site roads - submission of details

11.       CAI Parking - single/shared private drives

12.       CAT Construction Management Plan

13.       CBK Restriction of hours during construction

INFORMATIVES:

1.         IP2 Application Approved Following Revisions

2.         The applicant may need to apply to Dwr Cymru / Welsh Water for any connection to the public sewer under S106 of the Water industry Act 1991. If the connection  ...  view the full minutes text for item 76.

Proposed change of use of land for the permanent siting of and the sale of hot takeaway food from a food trailer.

The application was refused contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation.

(Councillor Millmore had left the meeting and was not present during consideration of this application.  Councillor Rone fulfilled the role of adjoining local ward member and accordingly had no vote on this application.)

The Enforcement Officer gave a presentation on the application. He suggested an additional condition to require a litter management plan.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mr P Neades, the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application as a virtual attendee.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Tillett, spoke on the application.  In summary, he stated his opposition to the application considering it wholly unacceptable because of the severe adverse impact on the amenity of local residents.

The adjoining local ward member, Councillor Rone, also spoke on the application.  He too emphasised the severe adverse impact on the amenity of local residents.

The Committee discussed the application.

The Lead Development Manager commented that adverse impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining properties should be viewed as the principal ground for any refusal of the application.

The adjoining local ward member was given the opportunity to make a closing comment.  He reiterated his objection to the proposal.

The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.  He too reiterated his objection.

A motion that the application be refused contrary to the officer recommendation on the grounds that the development was contrary to policy SD1 and relevant sections of the National Planning Policy Framework was carried.

RESOLVED:  That planning permission be refused on the grounds that the development was contrary to policy SD1 and relevant paragraphs of the National Planning Policy Framework in particular Chapter 8 and paragraph 180 and officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to officers be authorised to detail the reasons put forward for refusal by the committee.

Date of next site inspection – 16 February 2021

Date of next meeting – 17 February 2021

Noted.