Erection of 4 no. 2 bedroom dwellings.

Ward: St. Nicholas

Erection of 4 no. 2 bedroom dwellings.

The following update was reported:

·       A letter had been received from the applicant reiterating the comments made at the last meeting.

Councillor JD Woodward, a Local Ward Member, commented on the constrained nature of the site and was concerned about the lack of amenity space.  Councillor Woodward noted the concerns of local residents about parking in the area and felt that a residents’ parking scheme should be introduced to alleviate the difficulties already being experienced there.  Councillor DJ Benjamin, the other Local Ward Member, supported these views.

The Principal Planning Officer suggested that members’ comments be passed to the Traffic Manager to highlight the concerns about parking and request that consideration be given to a residents’ parking scheme in the area.  He added that the scale of the development fell below the established threshold for negotiating financial contributions from the developer.

Councillor MD Lloyd-Hayes said that this was a good use of a brownfield site and noted the level of demand for two-bedroom accommodation.  A number of other members spoke in support of the application but acknowledged the need to address the parking situation.

Councillor AT Oliver opposed the proposal as he felt that it represented an over-intensive form of development.

Councillor PJ Edwards felt it essential that a residents’ parking scheme be required through a condition to ensure that it was forthcoming.

The Principal Planning Officer recommended an additional condition to require the development to meet level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

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.      E18 (No new windows in specified elevation) (rear and side).

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

4.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

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

5.      F16 (Restriction of hours during construction).

         Reason: To protect the amenity of local residents.

6.      F18 (Scheme of foul drainage disposal).

         Reason: In order to ensure that satisfactory drainage arrangements are provided.

7.      F22 (No surface water to public sewer).

         Reason: To safeguard the public sewerage system and reduce the risk of surcharge flooding.

8.      H11 (Parking - estate development (more than one house)).

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

9.      H27 (Parking for site operatives).

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

10.    The development shall be designed and constructed to meet level three of the Code for Sustainable Homes: A Step Change in Sustainable Home Building Practice Design dated December 2006 or equivalent standard as may be agreed in writing with the local planning authority.  No development shall commence until authorised certification has been provided confirming compliance with the agreed standard and prior to the occupation of the last dwelling, further certification shall be provided confirming that the development has been constructed in accordance with the agreed standard.

         Reason: To promote the sustainability of the development hereby approved in accordance with Policies S1 and H13 of the Herefordshire Unitary Development Plan 2007 and PPS1 Supplement 'Planning and Climate Change'.

Informatives:

1.      N14 - Party Wall Act 1996.

2.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt.

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