For:      Mr C Lutton per Mr N La Barre, Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE

 

Ward: Leominster South

It was reported that the following representations had been received after the report had been produced:

 

Dr S. M. G. Crosland, Priory Croft, Leominster.  Objection summary:

 

• inappropriate to setting of Listed Building;

 

• would conflict with Conservation Area;

 

• inappropriate materials used on drive and parking area for previous extension;

 

• lighting in and around existing extension causes nuisance and proposal would cause further light pollution;

 

• garden although reduced from previous extensions provides a pleasant environment; and

 

• ongoing disturbance of works on property over 12 years.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Dr Crossland spoke against the application.

 

The Sub-Committee noted the concerns of the applicant and asked for appropriate conditions to be included in the planning permission to minimise the effect of light pollution to her property and that of her neighbour.  It was also agreed to add a condition to ensure that provision was made for construction workers to park within the cartilage of the application site and not on adjoining roads.

 

RESOLVED

 

That planning permission be granted subject to appropriate conditions to minimise the effect of light pollution to the properties of the objectors, and 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 -     C05 (Details of external joinery finishes )

 

         Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of this building of [special] architectural or historical interest.

 

4 -     D01 (Site investigation - archaeology )

 

         Reason: To ensure the archaeological interest of the site is recorded.

 

5 -     E10 (Use restricted to that specified in application )

 

         Reason: To suspend the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order currently in force.

 

6 -     E18 (No new windows in specified elevation )

 

         Reason: In order to protect the residential amenity of adjacent properties.

 

7 -     F32 Details of floodlighting/external lighting

 

Reason: To safeguard local amenities.

 

7 -     G02 (Landscaping scheme (housing development) )

 

         Reason: To ensure a satisfactory and well planned development and to preserve and enhance the quality of the environment.

 

8 -     G05 (Implementation of landscaping scheme (general) )

 

         Reason:  In order to protect the visual amenities of the area.

 

9 –    H27 (Parking for site operatives)

 

         Reason: to prevent indiscriminate parking in the interests of highway safety.

 

9 -     H29 (Secure cycle parking provision )

 

         Reason: To ensure that there is adequate provision for secure cycle accommodation within the application site, encouraging alternative modes of transport in accordance with both local and national planning policy.

 

10 -      H30 (Travel plans )

 

         Reason: In order to ensure that the development is carried out in combination with a scheme aimed at promoting the use of a range of sustainable transport initiatives.

 

INFORMATIVES:

 

 

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

 

2 -     HN25 - Travel plans

 

3 -     N19 - Avoidance of doubt