For:      Mr B. Lord,  T J Preece & Associates, 4 Lion Street, Kidderminster, Worcs  DY10 1PT

 

Ward: Bringsty

The Principal Planning Officer provided the Sub-Committee with the following updates which had been received:-

 

E-mail received from neighbour Mrs Allen who has previously objected. She has noted the planning officers recommendation and has stated again her and her husbands objections relating to loss of privacy and also the problems of surface water on the road due to lack of drainage in area which during freezing conditions is a hazard to highway safety.

 

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, Mr Lord spoke in favour of his application. 

 

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 -     The new rooflights should be of "conservation type" i.e. flush with the roof slopes and have slender framed metal lights with a glazing bar unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

         Reason:  In the interests of conserving the visual appearance and character of the building.

 

3 -     The stained glass windows shall be retained, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

         Reason:  In the interests of conserving the visual appearance and character of the building.

 

4 -     E16 (Removal of permitted development rights )

 

         Reason: To ensure that the character and appearance of the original conversion

         scheme is maintained.

 

5 -     E18 (No new windows in specified elevation )

 

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

 

6 -     The recommendations set out in the ecological report by Landscape Science Consultancy Ltd, dated October 2007, shall be followed in full, unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  Prior to development, a full working method statement, to include bat roost enhancement measures, shall be submitted to the local planning authority for prior written approval and implemented as approved.  An appropriately qualified and experienced ecological  Clerk of Works shall be appointed (or consultant engaged in that capacity) to oversee the ecological mitigation work.

 

         Reason:  To ensure all species of bat and their roosts are protected and to conserve/enhance potential habitat and maintain the foraging area for protected species, in accordance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and Conservation (Natural Habitats and Conservation) Regulations 1994 (as amended).

 

7 -     G01 (Details of boundary treatments )

 

         Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure dwellings have satisfactory privacy.

 

8 -     H01 (Single access - not footway )

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

9 -     H04 (Visibility over frontage )

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

10 -H05 (Access gates )

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

11 -      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.

 

12 -      Before the new dwelling is first brought into use, details of the top surface of the new access, parking and turning area shall first be submitted to and be subject to the prior written approval of the local planning authority.

 

         Reason:  In the interests of highway safety and visual amenity.

 

13 - Unless otherwise first agreed in writing by the local planning authority, the existing wall along the road frontage shall be retained in full, except for the section shown to be altered on the approval drawings, which shall match in materials and height the existing wall.

 

         Reason:  In the interests of visual amenity.

 

Informatives:

 

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

 

2 -   N03 - Adjoining property rights

 

3 -   The applicant should be aware that the planning permission does not override any civil/legal rights enjoyed by adjacent property owners.  If in doubt, the applicant is advised to seek legal advice on the matter.

 

4 -   HN01 - Mud on highway

 

5 -   HN04 - Private apparatus within highway

 

6 -   HN05 - Works within the highway

 

7 -   HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway

 

8 -   N19 - Avoidance of doubt