To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillors Clare Davies and Peter Hamblin.

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

There were no named substitutes.

To receive declarations of interests in respect of items on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 9 April 2025.

A correction to the minutes of the 9 April 2025 was raised. References to the prod required amendment to ‘pod’ in the recording of the consideration of application 243062.

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on 9 April 2025 be approved.

The erection of six floodlights to light an approved football pitch; and the refurbishment and relocation of an existing cabin to provide sports changing facilities, storage, showers and WCs.

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

Councillor Jacqui Carwardine acted as the local ward member and Richard Thomas acted as the adjoining local ward member for the application below.

The principal planning officer provided a presentation on the application.

In accordance with the Council's constitution the local ward member spoke on the application. In summary, she explained that the development provided a valuable community asset for local families and children. The application was supported.

In accordance with the Council's constitution the adjoining local ward member (Wormside) spoke on the application. In summary, he explained that he supported the application.

In accordance with the council's constitution the adjoining local ward member (Redhill) provided a statement which was read to the committee. In summary, he explained that he supported the application which advanced the principle of inclusion in sport and the local community. The addition of the floodlights would ensure that the facility could be used throughout the year and the application demonstrated how the development supported biodiversity and took account of climate change.

The committee debated the application. The committee felt that the application had addressed concerns regarding local wildlife with the provision of additional habitat. Concerns regarding the light spill from the floodlights and the concerns of the landscape officer had also been addressed.

The Development Manager and Highways Adviser provided clarification regarding the provision of car parking and access to the changing rooms.

The local ward member and adjoining ward member (Wormside) were given the opportunity to close the debate.

Councillor Bruce Baker proposed and councillor Stef Simmons seconded a motion to approve the application in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation.

The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions and any other conditions considered necessary by officers named in the scheme of delegate to officers:

1 Time limit:

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: Required to be imposed by Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2      Approved Drawings:

The development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved plans:

•           Cabin and Container Location Plan: Dwg: PL120

•           Cabin and Container Site Plan: Dwg: PL121

•           Cabin and Container Floor Plans: Dwg: PL122

•           Cabin and Container Elevations Plan: Dwg: PL123

•           Site Location: Lighting and Cabins: Dwg: PL002

•           Site Plan: Lighting and Cabins: Dwg: PL021

•           Elevations: Dwg: MCA-MUK 3228-10

•           Proposed Scheme: Dwg: MCA-MUK 3228-02 Rev C

•           Proposed Pitch Layout: Dwg: MCA-MUK 3228-03 Rev B

•           Lighting Impact-02 Vertical a2407-01

•           Lighting Impact-01 Horizontal a2407-01

except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission.

Reason. To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development and to comply with Policy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan – Core Strategy [and the National Planning Policy Framework].  

3      Colours of floodlight columns and storage building:

The floodlight columns hereby approved shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67.