For:            Border Oak Design & Construction LTD.       

Ward: Golden Cross with Weobley

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mrs Dennis and Mrs Parsons spoke against the application and Mr Greene the agent acting on behalf of the applicant spoke in favour.

The Senior Planning Officer said that Weobley Parish Council felt that the scheme should include more car parking and that vehicular access should be improved.  The applicants had submitted revised plans to comply with the conditions which would be imposed by the Council which met the requirements of the Transportation Manager.  There were no objections from adjoining residents to the proposals. 

Councillor JHR Goodwin the Local Ward Member said that the application had been the source of much debate locally regarding the density of proposed development, the demolition of an existing satisfactory dwelling and the impact on 'The Pippins' which adjoined the site.

Councillor Mrs J French was concerned at the impact of the proposed dwellings on the Weobley Conservation Area and affect they would have on the character and balance of the village, particularly if further applications were received which would lead to pressure for the similar development on other larger gardens nearby.  Councillor TM James was also concerned that such applications were detrimental to the character of the villages and several Members shared these concerns.  However a motion to refuse the application was lost.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1 -     A01 (Time limit for commencement (full permission) )

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

2 -     B01 (Samples of external materials )

         Reason: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings.

3 -     All external joinery will be of timber construction.

         Reason:  In the interests of the surrounding Conservation Area.

4 -     The applicants or their agents or successors in title shall ensure that a professional archaeological contractor undertakes an archaeological watching brief during any development to the current archaeological standards of and to the satisfaction of the local planning authority.

         Reason:  To ensure that the archaeological interest of the site is investigated.

5 -     Foul water and surface water discharges must be drained separately from the site.

         Reason:  To protect the integrity of the public sewerage system.

6 -     No surface water shall be allowed to connect (either directly or indirectly), to the public sewerage system.

         Reason:  To prevent hydraulic overloading of the public sewerage system, to protect the health and safety of existing residents and ensure no detriment to the environment.

7 -     No land drainage run-off will be permitted, either directly or in-directly, to discharge into the public sewerage system.

         Reason:  To prevent hydraulic overload of the public sewerage system and pollution of the environment.

8 -     E01 (Restriction on hours of working )

         Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the locality.

9 -     E09 (No conversion of garage to habitable accommodation )

         Reason: To ensure adequate off street parking arrangements remain available at all times.

10 -      E16 (Removal of permitted development rights )

         Reason: In order to protect the character of the surrounding Conservation Area and amenity of surrounding dwellings.

11 -      G09 (Retention of hedgerows/boundary walls )

         Reason: To safeguard the amenity of the area.

12 –  H13 (Access, turning area and parking)

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety and to ensure the free flow of traffic using the adjoining highway.

Informatives:

1 -     N15 - Reason(s) for the Grant of PP/LBC/CAC

2 -     N19 - Avoidance of doubt

Notes

1 -     The proposed development site is crossed by a public sewer with the approximate position being marked on the statutory public sewer record.  Under the Water Industry Act 1991 Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has rights of access to its apparatus at all times.  No part of the building will be permitted within 3 metres either side of the centreline of the public sewer.

2 -     If a connection is required to the public sewerage system, the developer is advised to contact Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's Network Development Consultants on Tel:  01443 331155.