Proposed dwelling.

Proposed dwelling.

 

The following update was reported:

·       A further letter of objection had been received from Mrs. Pritchard of 11 Pennine Close and was summarised.  In particular, concerns were expressed about the impact of the proposed development on privacy, outlook and residential amenity.

 

In response to the additional representation, the Senior Planning Officer advised that:

·       Paragraph 6.9 of the report specifically addressed the impact of the development on the amenity of surrounding properties with regard to overlooking and loss of light and concluded that, due to the separation distances (over 35 metres property to property), there were no residential amenity grounds for refusal.

 

Councillor AM Toon, a Local Ward Member, noted that the development was within the settlement boundary, was within an existing residential curtilage and the orientation of the proposed dwelling should minimise overlooking.  She commented on problems experienced in the area with flooding and felt it essential that measures in respect of surface water drainage and rainwater harvesting be incorporated into the conditions.

 

RESOLVED:

 

Subject to no further objections raising additional material planning considerations by the end of the consultation period, the officers named in the Scheme of Delegation to Officers be authorised to approve the application subject to the following conditions and any further conditions considered necessary by officers:

 

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.      A07 (Development in accordance with approved plans).

 

Reason: To ensure adherence to the approved plans in the interests of a satisfactory form of development.

 

3.      B01 (Samples of external materials).

 

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

 

4.      E17 (No windows in side elevation of dwelling).

 

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

 

5.      E19 (Obscure glazing to windows).

 

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

 

6.      G02 (Landscaping scheme (housing development)).

 

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

 

7.      G03 (Landscaping scheme (housing development) – implementation).

 

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

 

8.      H03 (Visibility splays).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

9.      H05 (Access gates) (5 metres).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

10.    H06 (Vehicular access construction).

 

         Reason: In the interests of highway safety.

 

11.    H10 (Parking - single house) (2 cars).

 

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

 

12.    H27 (Parking for site operatives).

 

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

 

13.    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.

 

14.    F18 (Scheme of foul and surface water drainage disposal).

 

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

 

15.    During the construction phase no machinery shall be operated, no process shall be carried out and no deliveries taken at or despatched from the site outside the following times: Monday - Friday 7.00 am - 6.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am - 1 pm nor at any time on Sundays, Bank or Public Holidays.

 

         Reason: To safeguard residential amenity.

 

16.     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 and PPS1 Supplement ‘Planning and Climate Change’.

 

Informatives:

 

1.      N01 - Access for all.

 

2.      N03 - Adjoining property rights.

 

3.      N14 - Party Wall Act 1996.

 

4.      HN05 - Works within the highway.

 

5.      HN10 - No drainage to discharge to highway.

 

6.      All machinery and plant shall be operated and maintained in accordance with BS5228: 1987 'Noise Control of Construction and Open Sites'.

 

7.      N19 - Avoidance of doubt

 

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