Agenda, decisions and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive apologies for absence.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillor Mark Millmore. |
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NAMED SUBSTITUTES (if any) To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the Committee. Minutes: There were no named substitutes. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 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. Minutes: Councillor Jeremy Milln declared an other interest in respect of agenda item no. 8, application 204317 – Land at Bicton House; the applicant was previously known by the member in a professional capacity. |
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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2021. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 August 2021 be approved. |
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CHAIRPERSON'S ANNOUNCEMENTS To receive any announcements from the Chairperson. Minutes: The Chairman informed the meeting that he had agreed to the deferral of consideration of application 210640 – Crumplebury Farm to a later meeting date due to the late receipt of notification by the applicant’s agent. The application would be deferred to a later meeting date when all interested parties could attend to provide representations to the committee in line with the rules for public participation. |
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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). Decision: The application was refused, contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation. Minutes: (Councillor John Stone left the committee to act as the local ward member for the next application.)
The senior planning officer gave a presentation on the application.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr G Burton, spoke in opposition to the application.
In accordance with the council's constitution, the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he explained that the concerns relating to the application included: the impact on residential amenity from noise; suitability of the location for the development; the impact on the local Road network; and concern over the classification of the operation as a B2 business use given its position in a residential area.
The committee discussed the application.
The development manager north team explained that the change in use to B2 had prompted the current application. Such business use was not generally located in residential areas but an application for such an operation could be approved with suitable conditions.
The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate and explained that significant concerns remained in the local community regarding the application.
A motion that the application be refused due to: the adverse impact on residential amenity; the adverse impact on the local highway network; and that it was contrary to planning policies RA6 in the core strategy, BLH18 in the neighbourhood development plan and B2 business usage was carried.
RESOLVED: that planning permission be refused due to the adverse impact on residential amenity; the adverse impact on the local highway network; and the application was contrary to planning policies BLH18, RA6 and B2 business usage.
(There was an adjournment at 10:54 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 11:04 a.m.)
(Councillor John Stone resumed his seat on the committee)
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204317 - LAND AT BICTON HOUSE, BICTON, KINGSLAND, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR6 9PR Proposed detached affordable dwelling and garage/workshop. Decision: The Committee deferred consideration of this application. Minutes:
(Councillor Sebastian Bowen left the committee to act as the local ward member for the next application.)
The planning officer gave a presentation on the application.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr A Godding, the applicant, had submitted a written submission in support of the application which was read to the meeting.
In accordance with the council's constitution, the local ward member, spoke on the application. In summary he commented that the application would provide affordable housing where there was a need locally. The design of the development was appropriate, it was not set in open countryside but was located in a hamlet and would have no impact on the river Lugg.
The committee discussed the application.
The development manager north team commented that the need for affordable housing had not been evidenced and the strategic housing manager had been unable to support the application without further information. The personal circumstances of the applicant were not material to the deliberations of the committee. The application was situated in the River Lugg catchment; before any permission could be issued an assessment would have to be conducted as to whether the proposed drainage from the development would have a significant impact upon the catchment.
A motion that the application be deferred to allow the applicant to provide greater detail concerning drainage and the need for affordable housing was carried. The chairman exercised his casting vote after an equality of votes for and against.
RESOLVED: that consideration of the application be deferred pending greater detail on drainage and the need for affordable housing.
(There was an adjournment at 11:41 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 11:51 a.m.)
(Councillor Sebastian Bowen resumed his seat on the committee)
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202910 - LAND ADJOINING LUCKNOW COTTAGE, PUTLEY GREEN, PUTLEY, HEREFORDSHIRE Proposed new dwelling. Additional documents: Decision: The application was refused, contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation. Minutes:
The senior planning officer gave a presentation on the application and the updates/representations received following the publication of the agenda as provided in the update sheets and appended to these minutes.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mr J Herbst of Putley Parish Council spoke on the application. Mrs F Fortnam, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.
In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he explained that the development was not in keeping with the local area and was contrary to the neighbourhood development plan and the protection of listed buildings. The design of the building was not of the local vernacular, it was located on a cramped site and its proximity to existing historic buildings was unacceptable.
The committee discussed the application.
A motion to defer consideration of the application was moved. The motion was later withdrawn.
The local ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate and thanked the committee for its consideration.
A motion to refuse the application due to: the unacceptable design of the development; its adverse impact on heritage assets; and it was contrary to LD4 in the core strategy and neighbourhood development plan policies PUT7 and PUT8 was carried.
RESOLVED: that planning permission be refused due to: the unacceptable design of the development; the adverse impact of the development on local heritage assets; and the application was contrary to planning policies LD4, PUT7 and PUT8.
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