Agenda, decisions and minutes
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive apologies for absence.
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Polly Andrews, Graham Jones and 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: Councillor Kevin Tillett acted as a substitute for Councillor Polly Andrews. Councillor Tim Price acted as a substitute for Councillor Graham Jones. Councillor Ann-Marie Probert acted as a substitute for Councillor Mark Millmore.
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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: None. |
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To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2021. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 November 2021 be approved. |
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200995 - BARNS AT KINGSLAND, SOUTH OF LONGFORD, LEOMINSTER, HEREFORDSHIRE Proposed conversion of three agricultural buildings to form two dwellings and garaging with associated landscaping and infrastructure. Decision: The application was refused, contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation. Minutes: Councillor Sebastian Bowen left the committee to act as the local Ward member.
The senior planning officer gave a presentation on the application.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Harris, Kingsland Parish Council, spoke on the application, Mrs Pothecray, local resident, spoke in objection to the application and Mr Hicks, the applicant’s agent, spoke in support.
In accordance with the council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he commented that the development was contrary to Kingsland’s Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP). The development would have an adverse impact on the conservation area as it did not preserve or enhance the conservation area. There was no further need for housing in Kingsland. Flooding was a concern on the site. The impact of a power cut on the sewage treatment mound in the application was questioned. The location of the proposed development was not felt to be sustainable.
The committee discussed the application.
The local Ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate he explained that he feared the proposed development would lead to the urbanisation of the area.
A motion that planning permission be refused due to: the substantial reconstruction required to the existing barns and the impact of the proposal on the landscape (with reference to policies RA2, RA3, RA5, SS1, SS6, LD1 and LD4 of the core strategy and policies KNDP 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 14 of Kingsland’s Neighbourhood Development Plan), was moved and was carried by a simple majority.
RESOLVED: That planning permission be refused due to: the substantial reconstruction required to the existing barns and the impact of the proposal on the landscape (with reference to policies RA2, RA3, RA5, SS1, SS6, LD1 and LD4 of the core strategy and policies KNDP 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 14 of Kingsland’s Neighbourhood Development Plan).
There was an adjournment at 11:10 a.m.; the meeting reconvened at 11:21 a.m.
Councillor Sebastian Bowen resumed his seat on the committee. |
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204230 - PRIORY FARM, STOKE PRIOR, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0ND Proposed alterations and development of existing equine facilities to form a new indoor arena, stabling and an essential worker's dwelling. Additional documents: Decision: The application was approved, contrary to the Case Officer’s recommendation, and a delegation to officers was agreed to apply conditions and approve a drainage strategy in conjunction with the Chairman and local ward member. 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 sheet and appended to these minutes.
In accordance with the criteria for public speaking Mrs Pearson, 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 application had exceptional circumstances. The proposed development was not in the open countryside but was within the settlement boundary of Stoke Prior. An essential need for the development had been established and the proposed development provided job opportunities locally. There was significant local support and only one objection had been received to the proposal. It was requested that in the event the application was approved conditions relating to the landscaping and access to the site should be attached to the permission.
The committee discussed the application.
The local Ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate. He explained his support for the proposal and the need for conditioning of the site access in the event that the application was approved.
A motion was moved that the application be approved;the committee was content that the essential need for the development in its proposed location had been established.
An alteration to the motion was agreed by the proposer and seconder to provide: delegated authority to officers to apply conditions to the permission and approve a drainage strategy in consultation with the chairman of the planning committee and the local ward member.
The motion, as altered above, was put to the vote and was carried by a simple majority.
RESOLVED: that planning permission be granted (the essential need for the development in its proposed location had been established) and delegated authority be provided to officers to apply conditions to the permission and approve a drainage strategy in consultation with the chairman of the planning committee and the local ward member. |
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214230 - 33 BURDON DRIVE, BARTESTREE, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR1 4DL Proposed two storey side extension. Decision: The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation. Minutes: Councillor Paul Andrews 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 council constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he outlined support of the application and the absence of any objections.
The committee discussed the application.
A motion that the application be approved was moved and was carried unanimously.
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:
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214263 - 13 THE CRAFT, SUTTON ST NICHOLAS, HEREFORD, HEREFORDSHIRE, HR1 3BZ The proposal includes a 2 storey side extension comprising of a garage at ground floor level and a new principal bedroom at first floor level, with a further single storey section to provide workshop space in the garage. Also proposed is a balcony with glass balustrade to the rear of the principal bedroom. Decision: The application was approved in accordance with the Case Officer’s recommendation. Minutes: The planning officer provided a presentation on the application.
The committee discussed the application.
A motion that the application be approved was moved and was carried unanimously.
RESOLVED: that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers:
INFORMATIVES:
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